Population 49,962 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Granada Hills
Household size in Granada Hills
| Period | Granada Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.00 | 3.14 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.10 | 3.20 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.10 | 3.16 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.98 | 3.01 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | −0.13 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Granada Hills are large by national standards, averaging 2.98 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Granada Hills
| Period | Granada Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.2 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.6 | 38.0 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 39.5 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.5 | +4.0 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, Granada Hills is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.3, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Granada Hills
| Period | Granada Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 14.3% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 14.1% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 12.5% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −2.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Granada Hills: 7.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 1.5 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Granada Hills
Renters in Granada Hills
| Period | Granada Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.9% | 48.8% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 50.8% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.0% | 51.4% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.8% | 51.6% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +2.8 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Granada Hills own their homes; 26.8% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 28.1% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.9 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Granada Hills
| Period | Granada Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 6.6% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 6.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −0.3 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Granada Hills: just 5.1% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Granada Hills
| Period | Granada Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1966 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1966 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1969 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in Granada Hills is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center. Granada Hills has older homes than the great majority of California cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Granada Hills
| Period | Granada Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,653 | $1,328 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,745 | $1,415 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,316 | $1,755 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,768 | $2,279 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,116 | +$951 | +$931 | +$606 |
Rent in Granada Hills runs $2,768 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,116 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 35.6% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Granada Hills
Bachelor's degrees in Granada Hills
| Period | Granada Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2% | 29.7% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.5% | 30.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.7% | 33.7% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 40.3% | 37.6% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a bit more common in Granada Hills than nationally: 40.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Granada Hills
| Period | Granada Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.2% | 76.7% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 77.7% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.4% | 80.0% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.6% | 82.1% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | +5.4 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in Granada Hills have finished high school as nationally: 89.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in the Los Angeles area overall (82.1%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Granada Hills
| Period | Granada Hills | Los Angeles area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 8.5% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 5.8% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 6.7% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Granada Hills runs well above the national rate: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Granada Hills has higher unemployment than the great majority of California cities. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Granada Hills compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granada Hills | 2.98 | 44.8 | 7.8% | 26.8% | 5.1% | 1964 | $2,768 | 40.3% | 89.6% | 8.5% |
| Mission Hills | 3.28 | 42.9 | 9.4% | 24.8% | 4.1% | 1961 | $2,533 | 24.2% | 78.6% | 4.8% |
| Northridge | 2.85 | 40.7 | 8.8% | 43.2% | 7.0% | 1978 | $2,733 | 48.0% | 90.5% | 5.6% |
| North Hills | 3.35 | 36.2 | 17.3% | 60.6% | 4.3% | 1970 | $2,045 | 22.0% | 71.7% | 7.7% |
| San Fernando | 3.76 | 37.2 | 16.9% | 36.5% | 7.8% | 1954 | $1,815 | 14.8% | 64.4% | 7.0% |
| Sylmar | 3.77 | 37.8 | 15.2% | 31.4% | 5.0% | 1974 | $2,175 | 19.9% | 72.6% | 7.3% |
| Pacoima | 4.26 | 36.2 | 18.1% | 41.1% | 4.4% | 1963 | $2,034 | 10.6% | 57.9% | 7.4% |
| Panorama City | 3.45 | 38.7 | 14.9% | 44.6% | 3.6% | 1963 | $2,064 | 21.6% | 71.4% | 8.0% |
| Reseda | 3.13 | 39.5 | 12.1% | 52.9% | 7.2% | 1967 | $2,091 | 28.6% | 76.8% | 6.6% |
| Chatsworth | 2.78 | 44.7 | 7.7% | 31.9% | 4.4% | 1974 | $2,770 | 46.4% | 91.5% | 5.5% |
| Winnetka | 3.12 | 40.0 | 10.1% | 43.3% | 6.3% | 1966 | $2,235 | 31.9% | 78.9% | 7.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Granada Hills. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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