Population 14,324 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Grantville
Household size in Grantville
| Period | Grantville | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.87 | 3.04 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.30 | 2.98 | 3.10 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.99 | 3.09 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.08 | 2.86 | 3.01 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.12 | −0.02 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Grantville are small: just 2.08 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.21, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Grantville
| Period | Grantville | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.9 | 36.1 | 35.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 30.5 | 36.7 | 36.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.0 | 37.8 | 37.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.2 | 39.0 | 39.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.3 | +2.8 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.2, Grantville is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 30.9 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the east.
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 Grantville
| Period | Grantville | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 11.8% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.7% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.5 pts | −1.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Grantville: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 1.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 Grantville
Renters in Grantville
| Period | Grantville | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.7% | 44.1% | 42.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 65.9% | 46.6% | 45.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.8% | 46.7% | 45.2% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 69.6% | 45.4% | 44.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Grantville: 69.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About three in ten owners (30.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.8 points, mirroring the country.
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 Grantville
| Period | Grantville | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 8.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.6% | 7.5% | 7.5% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Grantville is close to the national rate: 10.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the wider San Diego area (7.1%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 1.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 Grantville
| Period | Grantville | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1977 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1978 | 1973 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1979 | 1974 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1981 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Grantville has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the east has the oldest housing.
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 Grantville
| Period | Grantville | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,471 | $1,408 | $1,298 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,548 | $1,481 | $1,379 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,904 | $1,868 | $1,721 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,514 | $2,468 | $2,229 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,043 | +$1,061 | +$931 | +$606 |
The median renter in Grantville pays $2,514 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,043 a month since 2006–10, up 71%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 37.8% 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 southwest; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Grantville
Bachelor's degrees in Grantville
| Period | Grantville | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9% | 33.5% | 29.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.8% | 34.7% | 30.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 46.3% | 38.2% | 32.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 48.5% | 42.8% | 36.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +9.3 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Grantville is highly educated: about half of adults 25 and older (48.5%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Grantville
| Period | Grantville | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 84.9% | 79.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.8% | 85.5% | 80.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 87.3% | 82.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.6% | 89.0% | 84.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Grantville: 94.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.1 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Grantville
| Period | Grantville | San Diego area | California | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.9% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 9.9% | 11.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.2% | 6.1% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.4% | 6.1% | 6.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −1.8 pts | −2.6 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Grantville: 7.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Grantville compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grantville | 2.08 | 34.2 | 6.5% | 69.6% | 10.5% | 1990 | $2,514 | 48.5% | 94.6% | 7.4% |
| Allied Gardens | 2.79 | 37.8 | 14.0% | 39.0% | 6.4% | 1978 | $2,744 | 59.8% | 95.4% | 3.6% |
| Kensington | 2.25 | 49.3 | 9.8% | 35.6% | 5.1% | 1948 | $2,768 | 71.7% | 98.6% | 8.3% |
| Serra Mesa | 2.46 | 35.0 | 10.1% | 62.1% | 6.9% | 1989 | $3,078 | 55.9% | 95.2% | 5.7% |
| Del Cerro | 2.74 | 41.1 | 7.4% | 19.2% | 3.1% | 1966 | $2,624 | 61.5% | 98.5% | 3.4% |
| Normal Heights | 1.95 | 37.6 | 7.3% | 69.6% | 4.6% | 1966 | $2,000 | 52.5% | 93.6% | 3.7% |
| Talmadge | 2.14 | 39.3 | 11.0% | 63.8% | 4.8% | 1965 | $2,244 | 48.6% | 86.7% | 5.2% |
| College Area | 2.92 | 25.5 | 5.5% | 65.3% | 18.2% | 1969 | $2,237 | 53.7% | 95.9% | 9.1% |
| East San Diego | 2.50 | 34.9 | 12.7% | 78.0% | 8.0% | 1966 | $1,846 | 28.9% | 78.3% | 5.5% |
| Tierrasanta | 2.86 | 36.7 | 7.6% | 44.4% | 8.4% | 1982 | $3,169 | 52.6% | 97.3% | 6.5% |
| Mission Valley East | 1.86 | 36.9 | 2.0% | 75.7% | 8.7% | 1993 | $2,700 | 40.3% | 96.7% | 7.7% |
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 Grantville. 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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