Plumas County, in the northern Sierra Nevada, is known for forests, lakes, and peaceful small towns. Founded in 1854 from Butte County, its seat is Quincy. Other communities: Graeagle, Portola, Greenville, Chester, and Taylorsville. Logging and mining once dominated, replaced by tourism and outdoor recreation. The terrain is mountainous, with over 1000 miles of rivers and countless creeks. Homes are primarily cabins, ranch-style dwellings, and lakefront vacation homes. The population is about 20 000, so life is rural and quiet. Median home prices range US $400 000 – 450 000; building runs US $250 – 325 per sq ft depending on slope and snow factors. The nearest sizable city is Reno (~1½ hours). Residents value community, scenery, and affordability compared with Tahoe resorts.
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Plumas County, in the northern Sierra Nevada, is known for forests, lakes, and peaceful small towns. Founded in 1854 from Butte County, its seat is Quincy. Other communities: Graeagle, Portola, Greenville, Chester, and Taylorsville. Logging and mining once dominated, replaced by tourism and outdoor recreation. The terrain is mountainous, with over 1000 miles of rivers and countless creeks. Homes are primarily cabins, ranch-style dwellings, and lakefront vacation homes. The population is about 20 000, so life is rural and quiet. Median home prices range US $400 000 – 450 000; building runs US $250 – 325 per sq ft depending on slope and snow factors. The nearest sizable city is Reno (~1½ hours). Residents value community, scenery, and affordability compared with Tahoe resorts.