Yuba City

Yuba City History

Early 1800s: The Native American tribe, the Maidu, lived in the area for centuries
1841: After building Sutter's Fort, John Augustus Sutter established Hock Farm on the land that would later become Yuba City
1849: Yuba City was founded on land purchased from John Sutter by Samuel Brannan, Pierson Reading, and Henry Cheever. They established a distribution center for supplying the Gold Rush 49ers. Sam Brannan, as senior partner, had the town site laid out and hired agents to sell lots
1852: Yuba City was a steamboat landing, had one hotel, a grocery store, a post office, and approximately 20 dwelling homes with a population of about 150
1856: Yuba City became the seat of Sutter County
1907: Fire destroyed most of Yuba City's business district in the area of Second Street/Bridge Street
1955: A major flood hit Yuba City, causing 38 deaths

Population: 66,711 residents (as of 2023).
Median age: 35.4.
Gender: 49.68% males, 50.32% females
Ethnicity: 59.15% White, 19.84% Asian, 10.68% Two or more races, 2.42% Black or African American, 1.24% Native American, and 6.02% Other race
Foreign-born residents: 7.2% Latin America, 4.3% Asia, and other regions
US-born citizens: 92.2%
Primary shared language: None of the households in Yuba City reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language
Largest ethnic groups: White (Non-Hispanic), White (Hispanic), Asian (Non-Hispanic), Other (Hispanic), and Two+ (Hispanic)
Largest Universities: Yuba College and Cambridge Junior College-Yuba City
Median household income: $61,655

The average cost of a one-bedroom apartment is approximately $1,400 per month
The median home cost in Yuba City is around $400,400
The cost of living index in Yuba City is 115.5, which is higher than the national average
The total cost of housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, taxes, and other necessities for a single adult in Yuba City is $36,563 per year
Housing costs in Yuba City range from $325,000 for a starter home to $1,500,000 for an executive home
The cost of living for basic items such as bread, rice, eggs, and cheese is comparable to the national average
The average income of a Yuba City resident is approximately $90,000 per year, which is higher than the national average

Historic downtown area with shopping and entertainment options
Parks and leisure facilities throughout the city
Restaurants and shopping areas, such as Yuba Sutter Marketplace and Feather Down Shopping Center
Sutter County Museum for history and culture enthusiasts
Millennium Family Entertainment Center for family-friendly fun
Beautiful natural scenery, including the Sutter Buttes Mountain Range and Feather River
Country settings with views of the Sutter Buttes Mountain Range
and so much more!

Yuba City has an unemployment rate of 10.2%, which is higher than the US average of 6.0%
However, the job market in Yuba City has seen a 1.0% increase over the last year
From 2019 to 2020, employment in Yuba City grew at a rate of 1.61%, with the most common employment sectors being Health Care & Social Assistance, Retail Trade, and Construction
Yuba, together with neighboring Sutter County, constitute the Yuba City Metropolitan Statistical Area
The unemployment rate in Yuba City, CA (MSA) was 8.00% in January of 2022, according to the United States Federal Reserve
Yuba City's businesses are supported by the rich agricultural lands of Northern California, which set the stage for worldwide distribution of fruit, nut, and grain products

For seniors and people with disabilities. To schedule a ride, call 530-742-2877
Greyhound: a bus service that operates out of Marysville, CA, which is about 6 miles south of Yuba City. To contact Greyhound, call 530-742-7121
California Highways: Yuba City is accessible via California Highway 20, Highway 99, Highway 70, and Highway 65
Local transportation services: there are several local transportation services in Yuba City, including Warrior Transport, Everyday Friendly Transport Service, NorCal Limousine Services, and A-1 Limo Express
Non-emergency air transportation: Angel Flight West provides non-emergency air transportation services. To apply, visit their website or call 310-390-2958
Amtrak: a train service that operates out of Sacramento, CA, which is about 45 miles south of Yuba City. To contact Amtrak, call 1-800-872-7245
International Flights: Fly anywhere in the world, Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is just a quick 40-minute drive south

Yuba City has a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters
Summers are usually sunny and dry, with temperatures reaching the high 90s and sometimes exceeding 100°F
Winters are cold and wet, with temperatures ranging from the high 30s to the low 60s
The rain in Marysville falls mostly in the winter, with relatively no rain in the summer
The average temperature in Marysville typically varies from 39°F to 96°F over the course of the year
January is the coldest month, with an average temperature varying between 56.5°F and 41.2°F