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Living in
Granite Bay.
Granite Bay is an unincorporated community in Placer County, CA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Granite Bay
This is a wealthy, family-oriented Sacramento suburb that's quietly become one of the area's most desirable addresses—if you can afford it. The median household income sits at $190,000 and the median home price hovers around $1.1 million, so you're looking at a significant financial commitment right from the start. The median age is nearly 49, which means you'll find a mature, stable neighborhood rather than a transient one—people buy here and stay.
Granite Bay at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
47.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Foreign-Born
10.1%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Population Growth
-7.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.1% foreign-born, most often from Pakistan
Who lives in Granite Bay: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Granite Bay, the largest foreign-born group is from Pakistan (10.6%), and 3.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.7%
of residents
65 and Older
22.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
36.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
12.2%
of households
Married Couples
74.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.84
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 35% above CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Granite Bay
In Granite Bay, rent runs 35% above the CA average, and home values are 55% above the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
106.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,227
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
90.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,159,779 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.2 pts below CA average
Unemployment in Granite Bay and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Placer County, which includes Granite Bay, is 1.2 percentage points lower than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
Granite Bay: Placer County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Placer County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Granite Bay Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Sacramento--Roseville--Arden-Arcade, CA metro area
Commute25.3 min avg
How Granite Bay residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Granite Bay, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 66% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 102 mi
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Major hub26.3M 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 9% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Placer County Sheriff's Office, which covers Granite Bay, runs 9% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
298.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
673.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Placer County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersHeavy Snow most common — 68 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Placer County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Placer County, which includes Granite Bay, the most common type is heavy snow, with 68 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 68 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
| 2024 | 109 | Heavy Snow | $90,000 |
| 2023 | 87 | Heavy Snow | $20,000 |
| 2022 | 82 | High Wind | $25,000 |
| 2021 | 78 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 66 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2019 | 62 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 56 | Heavy Snow | None reported |
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.
221 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Placer County, county-wide
Air Quality52 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Placer County, which includes Granite Bay, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
52
Good Days
167
per year
Moderate Days
196
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Placer County, county-wide
Climate90°F summers, 38°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Granite Bay has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and mild winters (avg low 38°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
69°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
57°/38°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
20.9"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
63
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
20
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
55
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 56°F | 38°F | 7.01" |
| Feb | 59°F | 40°F | 6.50" |
| Mar | 63°F | 42°F | 6.12" |
| Apr | 68°F | 45°F | 2.84" |
| May | 77°F | 52°F | 1.65" |
| Jun | 86°F | 58°F | 0.41" |
| Jul | 93°F | 63°F | 0.01" |
| Aug | 92°F | 63°F | 0.07" |
| Sep | 87°F | 60°F | 0.24" |
| Oct | 77°F | 52°F | 1.42" |
| Nov | 64°F | 43°F | 3.05" |
| Dec | 56°F | 37°F | 6.80" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Granite Bay
Uninsured
2.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Granite Bay's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Sutter Roseville Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Roseville
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Roseville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.4 mi away · Roseville
Mercy Hospital of Folsom
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.5 mi away · Folsom
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.
Education23.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Granite Bay
Granite Bay's student/teacher ratio is 23.9:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 63.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
63.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Granite Bay (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 25,621 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 25% graduate · median earnings $44,544 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 14,122 students · in-state tuition $1,448 · 32% graduate · median earnings $48,499 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 9,414 students · in-state tuition $1,288 · 24% graduate · median earnings $47,048 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,294 students · in-state tuition $37,150 · 60% graduate · median earnings $60,855 (10 yrs after entry)
Chamberlain University-California
13 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 751 students · in-state tuition $22,465 · 90% graduate · median earnings $96,897 (10 yrs after entry)
San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Cordova
13.1 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 224 students · 93% graduate · median earnings $43,313 (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: Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial, 68 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Granite Bay
Granite Bay has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial (68 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Memorial
National Memorial
68 mi awayJohn Muir National Historic Site
National Historic Site
75 mi awayEugene O'Neill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
80 mi awayRosie the Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park
National Historical Park
87 mi awayAlcatraz Island
National Park Site
94 mi awaySan Francisco Maritime National Historical Park
National Historical Park
95 mi awayFort Point National Historic Site
National Historic Site
97 mi awayMuir Woods National Monument
National Monument
97 mi awayPublic Libraries in Granite Bay
Granite Bay Library
6475 Douglas Blvd, Granite Bay
Cities Near Granite Bay
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Granite Bay?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Granite Bay FAQ
Is Granite Bay, California affordable?⌄
Granite Bay's median rent is $2,740/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $184,606/year. Median home value is $1,135,900.
Is Granite Bay, California safe?⌄
Granite Bay is policed by the Placer County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 299 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 673 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Granite Bay, California?⌄
Placer County, which includes Granite Bay, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Granite Bay, California?⌄
The cost of living in Granite Bay is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,740/month and median household income is $184,606/year. The median home value is $1,135,900. About 40% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Granite Bay, California?⌄
The average commute in Granite Bay is 25 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