Neighborhoods
Yuba City
Small City$1,400 to $1,900/mo
Primary off-base community adjacent to Marysville with the most military family housing options.
Marysville
Small City$1,200 to $1,600/mo
Older community directly south of base with affordable homes and historic downtown.
Lincoln
Suburban$1,700 to $2,200/mo
Sacramento suburb with strong schools and newer housing about 40 miles south of base.
Grass Valley
Small City$1,500 to $2,000/mo
Gold Country foothills community east of base with a charming downtown and mountain access.
Schools
Yuba City High School
Grades 9-12
Main high school in Yuba City serving the largest military family community off base.
Marysville High School
Grades 9-12
Marysville Joint Unified high school serving families who prefer to live closer to the gate.
Lindhurst High School
Grades 9-12
Marysville Joint Unified alternative with slightly higher ratings in the same district.
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
On-base housing is available through Balfour Beatty with family homes; the waitlist is manageable.
Off-Post Rental Market
Yuba City and Marysville are among the most affordable California communities near a major air base.
Commute
Yuba City is 10 to 15 minutes from the main gate. Marysville is about 10 minutes. Sacramento metro is 40 to 50 minutes south.
Installation Highlights
- Home to the legendary U-2 Dragon Lady and RQ-4 Global Hawk reconnaissance aircraft
- Sacramento Valley location with affordable California living standards
- Lake Tahoe is about 90 minutes east for skiing, hiking, and water sports
- Sacramento metro access for professional sports, dining, and shopping 40 miles south
- Gold Country foothills provide outstanding hiking, wine tasting, and historic sites nearby