City

El Granada, CA

1 ZIP code  ·  San Mateo County  ·  California

👥3,404Population
💰$225,763Median HH Income▲ 196% above avg
🎂49.4Median Age
🏠$1,405,400Median Home Value▲ 404% above avg
🎓57.5%College Grads▲ 48% above avg
📊6.8%Unemployment▲ 39% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.7% Female 46.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 84.2%Hispanic: 11.3%Asian: 1.9%Other: 2.6%Race
White84.2%
Hispanic11.3%
Asian1.9%
Other2.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
3%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
23%
45–64
38%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age49.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty3.7% ▼ 63% below avg
College Grads57.5% ▲ 48% above avg
Unemployment6.8% ▲ 39% above avg
No HS Diploma230 (8.6%)
HS Graduate545 (20.4%)
Some College273 (10.2%)
Associates221 (8.3%)
Bachelors214 (8%)
Graduate Degree1,192 (44.6%)

Education

No HS: 8.6%HS Grad: 20.4%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 8.3%Bachelors: 8%Graduate: 44.6%Edu
No HS8.6%
HS Grad20.4%
Some College10.2%
Associates8.3%
Bachelors8.0%
Graduate44.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 80.9%Renter: 19.1%Tenure
Owner80.9%
Renter19.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
90%

Financials

Median HH Income$225,763 ▲ 196% above avg
Median Home Value$1,405,400 ▲ 404% above avg
Home/Income Ratio6.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$2,034/mo
Total Housing Units1,423
Vacant Units33

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
7%
$50k–$75k
7%
$75k–$100k
3%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
59%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
75%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
21%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
18%
15–30 min
21%
30–45 min
28%
Over 45 min
32%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
12%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
54%
About El Granada, CA

El Granada is a city in California, located in San Mateo County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,404 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 49.4 years.

Economically, El Granada is a affluent community. The median household income of $225,763 is more than double the national average. Approximately 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in El Granada is among the most expensive housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $1,405,400, which is more than double the national average. Renters typically pay around $2,034 per month. Homeownership is high at 80.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of El Granada is well-educated. 57.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (84.2%).

El Granada, CA offers residents above-average earning potential within California.

ZIP Codes in El Granada
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
94018 3,404 $225,763 $1,405,400 $2,034 6.8% 57.5% 80.9%