Yuba City, California
Is Southside Park a Safe Place to Live? Housing, Crime & Buyer Guide
Explore safety, home prices, commute patterns, and neighborhood insights in Yuba City, CA - so you can decide with confidence before buying or renting.
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Crime Summary:
Crime Overview (last 12 months)
Severe18
Medium23
Low19
Other141
283 Registered Offenders Nearby
Rape54
Child involved224
Assault41
Other15
Crime Details:
Recent reported incidents in the past 12 months (newest first). Up to 10 records.
| Crime date | Crime description | Address | Crime category |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, fire personnel are dispatched for a possible public assist near the intersection of Bella Bella Way and Citation Drive in Olivehurst, California. | Citation Dr, Olivehurst, CA 95961 | Public Assist |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched near Affirmed Drive for a patient with abdominal pain. | Affirmed Dr, Olivehurst, CA 95961 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, deputies were dispatched to a mental health and welfare concern at a residence on Appaloosa Ranch Court, where a caller reported his brother as a possible danger, with access to a firearm and gathering kitchen knives. The caller also reported arming himself with a screwdriver and butcher knife and later agreed to meet deputies at a nearby park while discussing a vehicle possibly blowing up. | Appaloosa Ranch Ct, Plumas Lake, CA 95961 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched to an apartment near Highway 99 for a patient with suspected high blood sugar and vomiting. | CA-99, Yuba City, CA 95991 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid dispatched near Highway 99, apartment (number withheld), for a patient with high sugar levels and vomiting. Unit 102 responding. | CA-99, Yuba City, CA 95991 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical emergency response is underway near Edwards Lane involving pregnancy complications at about thirty-one weeks. Fire station 8 and engine 8 are responding. | Edwards Ln, Yuba City, CA 95993 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid dispatched to a location near Highway 99 for a lethargic female. Station 8/Engine 8 is responding. | CA-99, Yuba City, CA 95991 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, medical aid was dispatched to a location near Highway 99, apartment (number withheld), for a lethargic female. Station 8 and unit 110 responded. | CA-99, Yuba City, CA 95991 | Medical Emergency |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, dispatchers requested a records check during a traffic stop, then redirected attention to a separate medical aid call for a lethargic woman at an apartment near Highway 99 in Yuba City. | CA-99, Yuba City, CA 95991 | Traffic |
| Jul 16, 2026 | As discussed during the dispatch call, a medical alarm triggered a fall detection alert near Turnbridge Way. No contact was made with the patient. Emergency services responded to the location. | Turnbridge Way, Plumas Lake, CA 95961 | Medical Emergency |
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Median Home Price
$386,474
Average Rent
$1,913
Vacancy Rate
5.2%
Overview
Southside Park is an urban neighborhood in Yuba City, California, with mostly medium to small single-family homes and apartments built mainly between 1940 and 1999.
The vacancy rate of 5.2% indicates a moderately tight housing market with above-average demand.
UrbanLower-Middle IncomeCulturally Unique
Quick Facts
| Urban Neighborhood | Yes |
|---|
Housing market and real estate character
Southside Park features a mix of owner and renter occupied medium to small single-family homes and apartments, mostly built between 1940 and 1999.
| Housing Age (1940-1969) | Majority |
|---|---|
| Owner Occupied Rate | |
| Housing Type Mix | Medium to small single-family homes and apartments |
What buyers will notice right away
Vacancy rate suggests steady demand for housing in Southside Park.
Many homes built between 1940 and 1969, reflecting a mature neighborhood.
Families & Lifestyle
Southside Park is a lower-middle income neighborhood with a high childhood poverty rate and diverse occupations.
The neighborhood has a unique cultural identity with a large Mexican ancestry population.
Carpooling is very common, reflecting community commuting patterns.
Cultural & Linguistic Diversity — Spanish is the most common language, with significant use of languages of India and English.
| Children Below Poverty Line | 30.9% |
|---|---|
| Manufacturing & Laborer Occupations | 29.1% |
Demographics
| Bachelor's Degree Holders | 7.3% |
|---|---|
| Income Level | Lower-Middle Income |
| Child Poverty Rate | 30.9% |
| Mexican Ancestry | 68.6% |
| Languages of India Speakers | 5.6% |
| Foreign Born Residents | 33.0% |
Commute
Residents mostly drive alone or carpool, with many having short commutes but some with long travel times.
Southside Park shows a strong carpool culture and a mix of short and long commutes.
High Carpooling — 33.1% carpool rate is among the highest nationally.
Mixed Commute Lengths — While many have short commutes, a notable portion travel over an hour.
| Commute Under 15 Minutes | 33.2% |
|---|---|
| Commute Over 1 Hour | 10.2% |
| Drive Alone Rate | 60.8% |
| Carpool Rate | 33.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the median home price in Southside Park?
The median home price is $386,474, less expensive than 91.1% of California neighborhoods.
What languages are commonly spoken?
Spanish is most common, followed by English and languages of India.