At a Glance
Median Income
$83,668
$36,267 per capita
Home Value
$465,800
Zillow: $580,391
Median Rent
$1,782/mo
31.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
292/100K
1,873/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.5%
87.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
11.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Grand Terrace Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Grand Terrace's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Grand Terrace a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Grand Terrace residents earn a median household income of $83,668 , which is 11% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,267. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Grand Terrace is $465,800 , 65% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $580,391. Median rent is $1,782/month, with 31.7% 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 1975.
Safety & Crime
Grand Terrace reports 292 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,873/100K. The murder rate is 7.9/100K.
Education
28.5% of adults in Grand Terrace hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
87.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Grand Terrace has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population13,069
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density3,713/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$83,668
Per Capita$36,267
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
B+
Home Value$465,800
Rent$1,782
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$580,391
Housing Units4,973
Rent Burden31.7%
Crime
F
Violent292/100K
Property1,873/100K
Murder7.9/100K
Assault190/100K
Burglary435/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking11.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation1,063 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.5%
High School+87.0%
Graduate+11.5%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries67
Did You Know?
The median home in Grand Terrace was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is San Bernardino International (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.
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