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Granite Bay

#6 in Best Suburbs to Live in Sacramento Area
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Sacramento, CA
  • 35 reviews
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    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B+
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      A+
    9. Cost of Living
      C-
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Granite Bay is a suburb of Sacramento with a population of 22,439. 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
    22,439

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $727,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,822
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Rural
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      12%
    • Own
      88%
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    Crime & Safety

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

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      6%
    • 25-34 years
      6%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      17%
    • 55-64 years
      18%
    • 65+ years
      19%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      22%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      3%
      13%

    Working in Granite Bay

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $132,034
    National
    $55,322
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    Granite Bay Reviews

    35 reviews
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    Granite Bay is one of the best parts of the Sacramento area. If you want to get away from yards with weeds taller than the car parked there look no further. Nice weather, mostly retired population, and great landscaping. We’re near Folsom Lake and have quick access to the mountains. The traffic can be god- awful because there aren’t enough stop lights to support the ever growing population of cars but the schools are unmatched.
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    Granite Bay is beautiful and I love how there is a wide variety of amenities no more than 10 minutes from and within the city limits. The schools are brilliant and safe, and the people are very welcoming! The only issue I have with Granite Bay is the small random pockets of residences that are home to criminals. It's off-putting and makes me uneasy, but no neighborhood is absolutely perfect.
    Towering trees adorn every nook and cranny along the freshly paved roads in Granite Bay. While every bustling suburb has its rush hours, the beauty of the area makes the commutes to school and back more than enjoyable. Most importantly, the weather is superb- most of the year a comfortable 70s-to-80s temperature, with the occasional surprise of an overcast day. The proximity to Sacramento (only a half an hour's drive away!) as well as the Galleria Mall and Folsom Lake, makes Granite Bay an idyllic area.