California · Metropolitan Area
Granite Bay is a small city in California with a population of 21,378. Residents earn $190,000 per year, which is 153% above the national average.
Based on current data, Granite Bay receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Granite Bay stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Granite Bay is $190,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 153% above $75,149. This places Granite Bay among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Granite Bay is $1,094,100, making it a premium housing market at 288% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,609 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.8x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Granite Bay is a highly educated community — 62.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.
Granite Bay enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F. Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
| English Only | 86.7% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.3% |
| 1% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $190,000 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $85,943 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,541 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,943 |
| Unemployment | 2.7% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% |
| 65% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 73,284 |
| County GDP | $135,538M |
| Restaurants | 3,301 |
| Healthcare | 4,098 |
| Retail | 3,717 |
| Manufacturing | 761 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,181 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.56% |
| Commute Time | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
| Census Median | $1,094,100 |
| 288% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,127,951 |
| Median List Price | $1,600,000 |
| Median List Price | $1,600,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $462 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.5% |
| Price Drops | 21.2% |
| Inventory | 52 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,609 |
| 124% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,513 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,647 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,053 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,752 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,165 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,181 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.56% |
| Obesity | 25.1% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.7% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 14.6% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Mental Distress | 15.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,616/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,098 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 204 |
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.1 inches |
| 5% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 21.6 sq mi (55.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 992/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7604°N, 121.1682°W |
| County FIPS | 06067 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.0% |
| 84% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.5% |
| School Test Score | 4.69 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 992/sq mi |
| Total Area | 21.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 5 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 6 |
| Public Libraries | 32 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4,098 |
| Restaurants | 3,301 |
| Retail Stores | 3,717 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 204 |
| Avg Commute | 26.8 min |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |