What are the schools like in Grenada, CA?

Grenada is served primarily by Grenada Elementary. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.1:1.

What is the median household income in Grenada?

The median household income in Grenada, CA is $47,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 22.7%.

What is the weather like in Grenada, CA?

Grenada has an average high temperature of 46.1°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Grenada, CA affordable or expensive?

Grenada's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Grenada is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $193,800 and the median rent is $920 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Grenada, CA?

Grenada has a violent crime rate of 486.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 847.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Grenada, CA a Good Place to Live?

Grenada is a small town of 230 in California, with a median household income of $47,083 and a 22.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Grenada stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Grenada is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Grenada 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: 100.2

Grenada's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Grenada costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Grenada, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$193,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$920	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	57.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Grenada's violent crime rate is 486.9 per 100,000 residents — 28% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

486.9 /100k

Property Crime

847.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Grenada is served primarily by Grenada Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Grenada, CA	National Avg
School District	Grenada Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Grenada sees average highs of 46.1°F in January and 93.0°F in July, with 17.9 inches of annual precipitation and 11.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Grenada, CA
Average High — January	46.1°F
Average High — July	93.0°F
Annual Precipitation	17.9"
Annual Snowfall	11.6"

Demographics

Metric	Grenada, CA	National Avg
Population	230	—
Median Age	61.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	22.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.4%	22.2%
65 and over	38.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Grenada

Grenada, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

96038

Grenada vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grenada, CA affordable or expensive?

Grenada's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Grenada roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $193,800 and median rent is $920/month.

What is the crime rate in Grenada, CA?

Grenada's violent crime rate is 486.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 847.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Grenada?

Public schools in Grenada are operated by Grenada Elementary. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1. 25.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Grenada, CA a good place to live?

Grenada, CA has a population of 230, a median household income of $47,083, and an unemployment rate of 22.7%. 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 Grenada?

Grenada averages 46.1°F in January and 93.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 17.9 inches with about 11.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Grenada?

Grenada, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 96038.

What is the population of Grenada?

The population of Grenada, California is 230 with a median age of 61.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Grenada?

Key numbers for living in Grenada: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $193,800, median household income $47,083, crime index 93 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Grenada side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.