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Granite Bay
  • Suburb of Sacramento, CA
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Suburb
Sacramento

Granite Bay

#3 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Placer County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Sacramento, CA
  • 44 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      A minus
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B
    Granite Bay is a suburb of Sacramento with a population of 23,183. Granite Bay is in Placer County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Granite Bay offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Granite Bay there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Granite Bay tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Granite Bay are highly rated.
    About Granite Bay...
    Population
    23,183
    Suburb of
    Sacramento
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $794,000
    National
    $217,500
    Median Rent
    $2,014
    National
    $1,062
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      11%
    • Own
      89%
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    Granite Bay Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284
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    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      14%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      7%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      24%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      32%
      20%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      27%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      12%
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    Working in Granite Bay

    Jobs
    A minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $143,401
    National
    $62,843
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