Gridley, California

About Gridley

Gridley, CA is a close-knit town located in northwestern California with an estimated population of 7,355.

Officially, Gridley is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.22 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 3,313 residents per square mile.

📰 Gridley News Today

• Martha Stevens Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Gridley, CA - The Gridley Herald Legacy obituary · Aug 14
• Gridley High School (CA) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 13
• Alvin Ray Harris Obituary | Ramsey Funeral Home | Gridley, CA Tribute Archive · Aug 13
• William Joseph Harr Obituary Nov 21, 2013 Northcutt & Son Home for Funerals, Inc. · Jul 29
• Suzanne Gray Obituary The Press Democrat · Aug 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Gridley Unique

• Positioned in northwestern California, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of California — one of 1,618 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 7,355.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Gridley

• Ice Burgie
• Our Town Pizzeria and Deli
• Round Table Pizza — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Gridley Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Gridley

• Gray Lodge Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Butte County Fairgrounds reviews ★
• Manuel Vierra Park Municipal reviews ★
• Nick Daddow Plaza reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Gridley

• Esperanza High (Continuation)
• Gridley High
• Manzanita Elementary
• McKinley Elementary
• Sycamore Middle
• Wilson Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Orchard Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Gridley

🏘️ Nearby Communities