What are the schools like in Granite Hills, CA?

School district data for Granite Hills is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Granite Hills?

The median household income in Granite Hills, CA is $141,774 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.4%.

What is the weather like in Granite Hills, CA?

Granite Hills has an average high temperature of 69.3°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.8 inches.

Granite Hills, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Granite Hills, CA affordable or expensive?

Granite Hills's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Granite Hills is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $859,100 and the median rent is $2,573 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Granite Hills, CA?

Granite Hills has a violent crime rate of 376.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1373.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Granite Hills, CA a Good Place to Live?

Granite Hills is a small town of 4,525 in California, with a median household income of $141,774 and a 14.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Granite Hills stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Granite Hills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Granite Hills city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 111.5

Granite Hills's overall cost of living index is 111.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Granite Hills costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Granite Hills, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$859,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,573	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$141,774	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Granite Hills's violent crime rate is 376.7 per 100,000 residents — 1% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

376.7 /100k

Property Crime

1373.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Granite Hills, CA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Granite Hills sees average highs of 69.3°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 13.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Granite Hills, CA
Average High — January	69.3°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	13.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Granite Hills, CA	National Avg
Population	4,525	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	10.6%	18.9%
Asian	1.2%	6.3%
Under 18	24.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Crest, CA 2 mi Bostonia, CA 2 mi Winter Gardens, CA 3 mi Rancho San Diego, CA 3 mi El Cajon, CA 3 mi

Granite Hills vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Granite Hills, CA affordable or expensive?

Granite Hills's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Granite Hills roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $859,100 and median rent is $2,573/month.

What is the crime rate in Granite Hills, CA?

Granite Hills's violent crime rate is 376.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1373.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Granite Hills?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Granite Hills, CA a good place to live?

Granite Hills, CA has a population of 4,525, a median household income of $141,774, and an unemployment rate of 14.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Granite Hills?

Granite Hills averages 69.3°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 13.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Granite Hills?

The population of Granite Hills, California is 4,525 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Granite Hills?

Key numbers for living in Granite Hills: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $859,100, median household income $141,774, crime index 86 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Granite Hills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.