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El Granada is a city in the United States. El Granada had a population of 6,069 at the end of 2020. El Granada had an unemployment rate of 6.58% at the end of 2024. At the end of 2024, the foreign population in El Granada numbered 956.

Higher unemployment than 77% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 87% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to El Granada?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in El Granada.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

No city-level rent or cost figure is published for El Granada yet. We do not infer one from another place.

Work and income

What is the typical salary in El Granada?

The median gross salary is about 7,930 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in El Granada?

The unemployment rate is about 6.6 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 6.58 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in El Granada is 6.6%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10El Granada 6.6%95 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary7,930 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)12Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate6.58 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to El Granada. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in El Granada. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

El Granada's nearest airport was SFO, 15 km away and offered 104 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count104 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights3Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km15 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSFO3 Aug 2026OurAirports4Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for El Granada. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in El Granada.

Climate and air quality

At the end of 2024, annual PM2.5 reached 5.3 µg/m³. El Granada's monthly mean temperatures were 10.7°C in January and 17.8°C in July.

Is the air quality good in El Granada?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.3 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.31 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7
Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
El Granada average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C0°10°20°30°JFMAMJJASOND24°7°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
El Granada average monthly precipitation, mm03060901209910169351240122052105JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
El Granada annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5255.3PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in El Granada is 5.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6El Granada 5.3262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.31 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData7Official · nearest-station reading
Average daytime high by monthJan 14.5 · Feb 16 · Mar 17.4 · Apr 18.7 · May 20.2 · Jun 21.9 · Jul 22.6 · Aug 23 · Sep 23.8 · Oct 22.4 · Nov 18 · Dec 14.5 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI8Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 7 · Feb 7.9 · Mar 8.6 · Apr 9.5 · May 10.9 · Jun 12 · Jul 13 · Aug 13.5 · Sep 13.3 · Oct 11.9 · Nov 9.2 · Dec 7 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI9Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 10.7 · Feb 11.9 · Mar 13 · Apr 14.1 · May 15.5 · Jun 17 · Jul 17.8 · Aug 18.3 · Sep 18.5 · Oct 17.1 · Nov 13.6 · Dec 10.8 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI10Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 98.9 · Feb 100.5 · Mar 69.4 · Apr 34.6 · May 12.1 · Jun 3.6 · Jul 0 · Aug 1 · Sep 1.9 · Oct 20.2 · Nov 51.8 · Dec 105.1 mm31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI11Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M320.9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M35.23 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)7Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm499.1 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)11Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Max Temp C Jul22.6 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)8Official · nearest-station reading
Average annual temperature14.9 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)10Official · nearest-station reading
G11 Min Temp C Jan7 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Alma6,071 residentsCenterport6,072 residentsMadison6,065 residentsMidway6,064 residentsDarlington6,075 residentsGlendale6,060 residents

Population and city profile

At the end of 2025, the city's area measured 12.7 km². The population density of El Granada stood at 411.4 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in El Granada?

The published population was 6,069 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
El Granada residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport84.2%Foreign residents15.8%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area12.72 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)5Official
Foreign-resident share18.27 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents956 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density411.4 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population6,069 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is El Granada a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker41%strong on work, weak on safety · range 30–52%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–66%
Student50%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 38–62%
Family51%strong on family, weak on safety · range 39–63%
Retirement48%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 34–62%
Foreign residents956 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population6,069 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median gross salary7,930 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate6.58 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean5.31 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Average annual temperature14.9 °C31 Dec 1991Official source · NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in El Granada when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in El Granada?

The published population was 6,069 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

Is the air quality good in El Granada?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 5.3 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in El Granada?

The median gross salary is about 7,930 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in El Granada?

The unemployment rate is about 6.6 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in El Granada?

956 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is El Granada a good place to live?

El Granada may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). El Granada, United States: salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/el-granada/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
BibTeX citation
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {El Granada, United States: salary, jobs, air quality},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  snapshot = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/el-granada/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  4. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  5. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  7. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  8. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  9. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
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  1. World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI nodc.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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