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Grand Terrace.
About
Life in Grand Terrace
Grand Terrace is a community of 13,069 people in California. The median household income is $83,668, median rent runs about $2,024 per month, and median home values are around $517,600. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.
Grand Terrace at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.7 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Foreign-Born
14.6%
Broadband Internet
94.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Grand Terrace: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Grand Terrace, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (38.2%), and 27.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.8%
of residents
65 and Older
17.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
33.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.5%
of households
Married Couples
48.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.72
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent about average for CA
Rent, home values, and income in Grand Terrace
In Grand Terrace, home values are 30% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
60.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.4
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,921
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1978
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $586,214 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CA
Unemployment in Grand Terrace and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in San Bernardino County, which includes Grand Terrace, is close to the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Grand Terrace: San Bernardino County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
San Bernardino County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Grand Terrace is less than 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Grand Terrace Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, CA metro area
Commute25.6 min avg
How Grand Terrace residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Grand Terrace, most residents drive alone to work (75%), and 67% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 6 mi
San Bernardino International Airport (SBD)
Regional airport · few flights26k passengers boarded in 2025
- 16 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Medium hub3.5M passengers boarded in 2025
- 63 mi
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Major hub36.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 25% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Grand Terrace runs 25% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
247.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,028.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Grand Terrace Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 61 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
San Bernardino County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In San Bernardino County, which includes Grand Terrace, the most common type is high wind, with 61 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 61 | Flash Flood | $4.8M |
| 2024 | 86 | High Wind | $16.4M |
| 2023 | 106 | High Wind | $4.0M |
| 2022 | 123 | High Wind | $12.1M |
| 2021 | 113 | Excessive Heat | $293,000 |
| 2020 | 78 | Excessive Heat | $298,000 |
| 2019 | 99 | Excessive Heat | $6.3M |
| 2018 | 66 | Flash Flood | $1.3M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
198 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Grand Terrace is less than 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality77 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in San Bernardino County, which includes Grand Terrace, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
77
Good Days
46
per year
Moderate Days
209
per year
Unhealthy Days
43
per year
San Bernardino County, county-wide
Grand Terrace is less than 1% of San Bernardino County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate93°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Grand Terrace has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
76°/51°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
70°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
9.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
103
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
2
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
38
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70°F | 44°F | 2.11" |
| Feb | 70°F | 45°F | 2.45" |
| Mar | 72°F | 47°F | 1.54" |
| Apr | 75°F | 50°F | 0.57" |
| May | 80°F | 55°F | 0.29" |
| Jun | 87°F | 58°F | 0.08" |
| Jul | 94°F | 63°F | 0.03" |
| Aug | 97°F | 64°F | 0.03" |
| Sep | 93°F | 61°F | 0.23" |
| Oct | 82°F | 55°F | 0.40" |
| Nov | 76°F | 47°F | 0.68" |
| Dec | 69°F | 43°F | 1.51" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Grand Terrace
Uninsured
5.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Grand Terrace's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.2 mi away · Loma Linda
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.2 mi away · Loma Linda
Loma Linda VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 3.7 mi away · Loma Linda
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Grand Terrace
Grand Terrace's student/teacher ratio is 22.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 28.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
28.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Grand Terrace (within 15 miles)
University of California-Riverside
4.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 22,593 students · in-state tuition $16,103 · 79% graduate · median earnings $72,974 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 18,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 29% graduate · median earnings $44,956 (10 yrs after entry)
California State University-San Bernardino
10.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 15,023 students · in-state tuition $8,524 · 71% graduate · median earnings $61,951 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 12,234 students · in-state tuition $1,185 · 22% graduate · median earnings $43,912 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,346 students · in-state tuition $1,428 · 25% graduate · median earnings $45,741 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 8,179 students · in-state tuition $42,788 · 63% graduate · median earnings $67,633 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Grand Terrace
Grand Terrace has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
12 mi awaySanta Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
84 mi awayJoshua Tree National Park
National Park
85 mi awayCabrillo National Monument
National Monument
94 mi awayPublic Libraries in Grand Terrace
Grand Terrace Branch Library
22795 Barton Rd., Grand Terrace
Cities Near Grand Terrace
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Grand Terrace FAQ
Is Grand Terrace, California affordable?⌄
Grand Terrace's median rent is $2,024/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $83,628/year. Median home value is $517,600.
Is Grand Terrace, California safe?⌄
Grand Terrace's violent crime rate was 247 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1028 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Grand Terrace, California?⌄
San Bernardino County, which includes Grand Terrace, has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Grand Terrace, California?⌄
The cost of living in Grand Terrace is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,024/month and median household income is $83,628/year. The median home value is $517,600. About 61% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Grand Terrace, California?⌄
The average commute in Grand Terrace is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from