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Grenada, CA

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Grenada is a small town in California with a population of 231. Residents earn $58,571 per year, which is 22% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
231 Population 444/sq mi density
$58,571 Median Income $27,045 per capita
$193,800 Home Value $243,638 Zillow
$937 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$58,571 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$193,800 home value, $937/mo rent
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $58,571
22% lower than US avg
Home Value $193,800
31% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.5%
24% lower than US avg
Median Rent $937
19% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 30.5%
5% lower than US avg
Unemployment 13.6%
278% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.2%
2% lower than US avg

How Grenada Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population231
Median Age49.7 yrs
Density444/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans22.6%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,571
Per Capita$27,045
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty12.2%
County GDP$2,304M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$193,800
Rent$937
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$243,638
Housing Units167
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity30.5%
Uninsured6.4%
Smoking14.0%
Depression26.6%
Heart Disease5.6%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI48 (Good)
Rain18.9 in/yr
Sunny Days316/yr
Elevation2,578 ft (786 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+92.4%
Graduate+8.1%
School Score4.69

Community

2024 VoteR 58% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband76.3%
Libraries9

Is Grenada a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Grenada receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, below-average incomes. Grenada offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Grenada is $58,571, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 13.6%, unemployment is notably high. 12.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Grenada is $193,800, 31% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $937 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.3x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Grenada experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 316 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 18.9 inches, including 11.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Grenada has a population of 231 with a density of 444 people per square mile. The median age is 49.7 years, 28% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (82.3%), with 11.3% Hispanic, 6.5% Black.

Population

231
Total Population
444
People / sq mi
49.7yrs
Median Age
28% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Grenada vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Grenada vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Grenada is $58,571, which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 13.6% (above the 3.6% US average). 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Grenada vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$58,571
22% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,045
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
IRS Avg AGI$60,273

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment13.6%
278% above US avg
Poverty Rate12.2%
2% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,836
County GDP$2,304M

Business (County)

Restaurants141
Healthcare108
Retail156
Manufacturing27

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,403
26% above US avg
Cost of Living110.70 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Grenada is $193,800, 31% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $937 (19% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $243,638.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$193,800
31% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$243,638

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$937
19% below US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,513
1 Bedroom$1,647
2 Bedrooms$2,053
3 Bedrooms$2,752
4 Bedrooms$3,165

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.9%
Housing Units167
Median Year Built1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,403
26% above US avg
Effective Rate2.27%
In Grenada, 30.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 6.4% of residents lack health insurance. 14.0% are current smokers. 26.6% report depression. 20.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Grenada vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.5%
5% below US avg
Diabetes9.0%
Heart Disease5.6%
High Blood Pressure29.1%
Asthma11.3%
COPD6.0%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking14.0%
0% below US avg
Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression26.6%
Mental Distress20.4%
Physical Distress13.7%
Short Sleep35.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Uninsured6.4%
26% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,337
Dentists1:1,506
Mental Health1:182
Checkup Rate70.1%
Dental Visits62.0%
Premature Death13,488/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.9/10
Exercise Access73.6%
Healthcare Facilities108
Grenada has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 18.9 inches. The area enjoys 316 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days316 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall18.9 inches
50% below US avg
Snowfall11.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation2,578 ft (786 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density444/sq mi
Coordinates41.6401°N, 122.5266°W
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
County FIPS06093
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 25.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.2-point margin. 76.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58%
D 38.8%

Winner: Republican by 19.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.5%
24% below US avg
High School+92.4%
Graduate Degree+8.1%
School Test Score4.69
B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density444/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.3%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities108
Restaurants141
Retail Stores156

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)17
FEMA Disaster Declarations455

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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