Penn Valley

Living in Penn Valley

There are some limitations to living in Penn Valley. There are no local sports teams or shopping malls. However, what the city lacks in typical entertainment it more than makes up for in good old family fun and recreation.

People in Penn Valley take full advantage of all that the community park has to offer. On the 87 acres alone there are:

• 6 Bocce Ball Courts
• 4 Baseball Fields
• Playgrounds
• Tennis Courts
• Handball Courts
• A Basketball Court
• A Disc golf Course
• And Horseshoe Pits

When residents aren’t playing on the courts, they grab their bathing suits and swim in the creek at Western Gate. Throughout the week the park is a great place to let your four-legged friend stretch his legs at the recently revamped off-leash dog park. There are plenty of walking trails and bike paths, as well.

The cost of living is 40% higher in Penn Valley than in the rest of the country but the average commute to work is only 18 minutes; 7 minutes less than the national average. The average Penn Valley resident is about 54 years old – nearly 20 years older than the average California resident and the median household income is more than $15K per year less than the state average at $43K per year.

Real Estate in Penn Valley

Although the cost of living is high, real estate in Penn Valley is quite affordable. The median home price is just above $300K. On the higher end, a six bedroom, seven-bath home with over 8,500 square feet costs $3.45 million.

For a four bedroom, two bath home look to pay a little over $570K. For a two bedroom, two bath home you could pay as little as $199K. The closer your home is to a waterfront, the more expensive it is.

You could even find three bedroom, three bath homes for around $300K. Some homes offer vast acreage where you could build and expand while others are situated on fewer acres but offer much bigger home interiors.

Moving to Penn Valley 

Do you want to live in a town that embraces you like a member of the family, where your family becomes part of the fabric of the community? If so, bring your family to Penn Valley. There may not be huge waterslides or raucous bar scenes but it has everything a family needs for an active and happy lifestyle.

From summers boating, fishing, and swimming on the lake to fall days strolling along the leave strewn nature trails, you can craft a wonderful life for you and your family in Penn Valley. Best of all, you won’t have to break the bank to find a spacious home to live in.

Whichever type of home you are looking for, Penn Valley has dozens and dozens of properties to choose from. Even if you are not looking to relocate there may be some investment opportunities you can check into. Call Kathy Papola today to find out more.