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Granite Bay, CA

Granite Bay is a census-designated place (CDP) in Placer County, California, United States. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 21,247 at the 2020 census, up from 20,402 at the 2010 census. The ZIP codes are 95746 and 95661. Granite Bay is a primarily residential suburb of Sacramento and is located just east of Roseville and west of Folsom Lake.

Granite Bay is located at 38°44′55″N 121°10′47″W (38.748504, -121.179793). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 21.6 square miles (56 square kilometers), of which, 21.5 square miles (56 km2) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km2) of it (0.20 percent) is water. The place name, Granite Bay, is derived from a bay in Folsom Lake, a reservoir on the east side of the town created in 1955. The entire town is underlain by granodiorite of the Penryn Pluton of Cretaceous age, hence the geological basis for the place name.

The history of Granite Bay started with the Maidu Indians, and it continued when miners, farmers, and others seeking to do business came during the Gold Rush to strike a fortune. The Granite Bay area was officially recognized on July 28, 1987, by the Board of Supervisors.

The Nisenan, also known as the Southern Maidu, was one of three Maiduan-speaking tribes in the northern half of the Sacramento Valley. The Granite Bay area is located in the ethnographic territory of the Nisenan. The Nisenan lived along the American, Yuba, and Bear Rivers, as well as the Feather River, to which their territory extended.

At the 2010 census, Granite Bay had a population of 20,402. The population density was 945.8 inhabitants per square mile (365.2/km2). The racial makeup of Granite Bay was 17,960 (88.0%) White, 148 (0.7%) African American, 138 (0.7%) Native American, 1,152 (5.6%) Asian, 28 (0.1%) Pacific Islander, 222 (1.1%) from other races, and 754 (3.7%) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1,260 persons (6.2%).

Granite Bay focuses on health and wellness. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Granite Bay Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Crunch Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Granite Bay, such as the Miner's Ravine Nature Reserve and the Granite Bay Community Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Granite Bay, CA are Palisades Tahoe, Northstar California Resort, and Alpine Base Area at Palisades Tahoe.
 

Area: 21.57 mi². Population: 22,818 (2020). ZIP code: 95746. Area code: Area code 916. Elevation: 430 ft (130 m).

FAQs

Is Granite Bay, CA expensive to live in?

Granite Bay, California's cost of living is 57% higher than the national average. Granite Bay's housing expenses are 189% higher than the national average and the utility prices are 6% higher than the national average. Transportation expenses like bus fares and gas prices are 24% higher than the national average.

Is Granite Bay, CA a nice place to live?

Granite Bay is in Placer County and is one of the best places to live in California. Living in Granite Bay offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. In Granite Bay, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Granite Bay tend to lean conservative. 

Why is it called Granite Bay, CA?

Granite Bay dates back to the early 1850s when gold miners settled the area and called it “Granite Bar.” It derives its name from the granite that was quarried from the banks of the bay to be used in the construction of the Folsom Dam. Eventually, the area was taken over by large cattle ranches which were subdivided and sold off in the 1950s for residential development.

Sources

Wikipedia

Placer County

Granite Bay Recreation and Community Services Department

Planet Fitness

Anytime Fitness 

Crunch Fitness

Miner's Ravine Nature Reserve 

Granite Bay Community Park

Palisades Tahoe

Northstar California Resort

Alpine Base Area at Palisades Tahoe

Payscale

Niche

Sacramento Mover

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