At a Glance
Median Income
$226,384
$104,601 per capita
Home Value
$1,425,800
Zillow: $1,484,129
Median Rent
$2,034/mo
35.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
56.8%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.5%
8.4% smoking rate
How El Granada Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows El Granada's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is El Granada a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
El Granada residents earn a median household income of $226,384 , which is 201% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $104,601. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 31,186 business establishments, including 2,143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in El Granada is $1,425,800 , 406% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,484,129. Median rent is $2,034/month, with 35.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
56.8% of adults in El Granada hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% above the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
El Granada has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 26.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 27.
Data Overview
People
Population5,231
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density1,065/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born16.9%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$226,384
Per Capita$104,601
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$217,018M
Avg Weekly Wage$3,778
Housing
B
Home Value$1,425,800
Rent$2,034
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$1,484,129
Housing Units2,280
Rent Burden35.8%
Health
Obesity24.5%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.4%
Premature Death4,006/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain26.0 in/yr
AQI27 (Good)
Elevation526 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+56.8%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+21.5%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 23% / D 74%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries34
Did You Know?
The median home in El Granada was built in 1978.
29.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is San Francisco International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.493 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.8% of the population has a disability.
16.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 2,143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.