El Granada, California

Quick Statistics

El Granada is a community in San Mateo County, California, home to about 5,232 people spread across 4.9 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $84,483 a year, and a typical home is worth about $1,424,700. About 67.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 95.1% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 4 percent over the past decade.

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5,232
Total Population
▼ down 4% since 2012
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4.91 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$84,483
Median Personal Income
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$1,424,700
Median Home Value
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67.4%
College Educated
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95.1%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 8.5 points since 2010
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Among the California towns GeoStat tracks, El Granada ranks number 649 of 1,570 in population, number 73 in median household income, number 128 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around El Granada typically top out near 88°F in July, while January nights average about 38°F. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near El Granada
# Town Distance Population
1.Moss Beach, CA1.8 mi.2,683
2.Montara, CA2.8 mi.2,917
3.Half Moon Bay, CA3.5 mi.11,391
4.Pacifica, CA6.4 mi.37,261
5.Hillsborough, CA6.5 mi.11,099
6.Highlands-Baywood Park, CA6.6 mi.4,027
7.Millbrae, CA6.8 mi.22,689
8.Burlingame, CA7.6 mi.30,525
Frequently Asked Questions About El Granada

What is the population of El Granada, California?
El Granada has a population of about 5,232 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is El Granada, California in?
El Granada is located in San Mateo County, California.

What is the median home value in El Granada, California?
The median home value in El Granada is about $1,424,700, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in El Granada, California?
The median personal income in El Granada is about $84,483 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near El Granada, California?
Since 1950, 4 tornadoes have been recorded in San Mateo County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in El Granada, California?
Typical July highs run about 88 degrees and January lows about 38 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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