Yuba City Apartments For Rent

Overview of Yuba City

Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City was originally known as a small agricultural community. Due to its unique location in proximity to major industrial outlets and growing urban centers, the city has grown to become a popular Northern California location for new businesses. More than 60,000 people live within Yuba City, but in spite of its growth, Yuba City maintains its pleasant, small-town charm. Residents living in Yuba City apartments for rent find themselves in a picturesque, historic city known for its strong sense of community pride.

Living in Yuba City, CA

Yuba City's mild climate and picturesque setting provide residents with the perfect atmosphere for outdoor recreation. The neighboring Sutter Buttes, known as the world's smallest mountain range, offer numerous hiking and biking opportunities, and the surrounding lakes, rivers and rural open land are ideal for boating, fishing and hunting.

There's no shortage of arts and cultural activities in Yuba City, and the Sleep Train Amphitheatre is the main entertainment venue in the area. The open-air venue can seat approximately 8,000 people, and another 10,500 guests can take in shows from the festival lawn. Additionally, the historic downtown district offers an abundant mix of independent boutiques, galleries and eateries that add to the city's small-town charm.

Next to Yuba City in Marysville, Ellis Lake is known as a favorite destination of visitors and locals alike. It hosts the city's annual fishing derby, hydroplane and cardboard boat races. A gazebo located on a small island on the lake is connected to the main park area by a pedestrian bridge and is a popular location for gatherings and outdoor events.

Yuba City Work and Study

Yuba City is known for its agriculture industry, and is home to the largest dried fruit processing plant in the world, Sunsweet Growers Incorporated. However, numerous businesses in the manufacturing and retail industries contribute to a thriving local economy which is projected to experience significant growth as open land in Yuba City is used for industrial development. According to the City of Yuba City Annual Comprehensive Annual Financial Report in 2010, the top employers in the city include Fremont Rideout Medical, Yuba City Unified School District, County of Sutter, Sunsweet Growers and Sutter North Medical.

Rentals in Yuba City, CA and Cost of Living

The cost of living in Yuba City was 93.4 in 2008, which puts it below the national average and the California average for living expenses. It is an attractive place for families within the Sacramento area for this reason, and easy freeway access makes for a convenient commute to most large industrial complexes in the area. According to city-data.com, the median gross rent in 2009 for Yuba City rentals was $839.

Yuba City Attractions and Special Events

Yuba City residents take pride in their diversity, and celebrate it throughout the year by taking part in festivals and parades. The annual Cultural Celebration hosted by Yuba City celebrates ethnic traditions through food, arts and music. One of the most internationally recognized Yuba City events is the Sikh parade, held each year on the first Sunday of November. In the neighboring community of Marysville, the Bok Kai temple hosts an annual festival and parade to celebrate Chinese culture.

The Marysville Peach Festival is another popular local attraction that draws more than thirty thousand visitors to the area who partake in peach pie baking competitions while enjoying live music and special appearances by local celebrities

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