At a Glance
Median Income
$190,000
$85,943 per capita
Home Value
$1,094,100
Zillow: $1,171,263
Median Rent
$2,609/mo
31.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
62.0%
97.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
7.8% smoking rate
How Granite Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Granite Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Granite Bay a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Granite Bay residents earn a median household income of $190,000 , which is 153% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $85,943. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Granite Bay is $1,094,100 , 288% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,171,263. Median rent is $2,609/month, with 31.6% 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 1986.
Education
62.0% of adults in Granite Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% above the national average).
97.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Granite Bay has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population21,378
Median Age48.1 yrs
Density992/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born11.4%
Veterans5.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$190,000
Per Capita$85,943
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
B
Home Value$1,094,100
Rent$2,609
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$1,171,263
Housing Units7,971
Rent Burden31.6%
Health
Obesity25.1%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation400 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.0%
High School+97.5%
Graduate+28.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Granite Bay was built in 1986.
23.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
11.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.