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Demographics
Founded: 1927
Area: 15.5 Square Miles
Altitude: 1,000 to 1,200 feet above sea level
Location: San Fernando Valley; 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles Civic Center
Climate: Sunny and comfortable (Mediterranean type). Average humidity 44%. Yearly rainfall 12"- 25". Average temperatures: Summer high 91 - low 55, Winter high 65 low 41.
Government: Suburb community of Los Angeles with City Mayor and Council.
Services: Police, Fire, Rubbish, etc. by the City of Los Angeles.
Retail Outlets & Services: Over 500. Trading population 1.5 million in the San Fernando Valley.
Zoning: Existing commercial 215 acres (2.4% of land area). Planned commercial 260 acres. (Significant amounts would be used to deepen commercial lots for parking).
Manufacturing: None zoned for heavy industry. One parcel zoned CM (Light Industry).
Business Licenses: Los Angeles City Clerk, Valley Office 14404 Erwin Street, Van Nuys 91401.
Transportation: All Los Angeles facilities. San Diego Freeway (I-405) borders the community. Simi Valley freeway (118) passes through, and the Golden State Freeway (I-5) is nearby.
Ethnic Breakdown:
(based on 2004 SFVERC Survey)
White/Non Hispanic -45.2%
Hispanic 33.0%
Asian 17.1%
Black 4.3%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Media Coverage: All Los Angeles Metropolitan stations and papers. San Fernando Valley area radio and newspapers.
Medical Facilities: Three major convalescent hospitals. Holy Cross and Northridge hospitals in immediately adjoining communities.
Library: Granada Hills Branch of Los Angeles Public Library.
Schools: Seven elementary, three junior high, two senior high, several parochial and private; California State University at Northridge is in immediately adjoining community.
Houses of Worship: Twenty-four in the area representing nearly all denominations.
Parks: There are two city parks. Granada Recreation Center is fully developed with a swimming pool & gym. The other is O'Melveny Park that comprises 672 acres (second largest in Los Angeles).
Organizations: Assorted service clubs, community organizations and fraternal organizations.
Area: 15.5 Square Miles
Altitude: 1,000 to 1,200 feet above sea level
Location: San Fernando Valley; 30 miles northwest of Los Angeles Civic Center
Climate: Sunny and comfortable (Mediterranean type). Average humidity 44%. Yearly rainfall 12"- 25". Average temperatures: Summer high 91 - low 55, Winter high 65 low 41.
Government: Suburb community of Los Angeles with City Mayor and Council.
Services: Police, Fire, Rubbish, etc. by the City of Los Angeles.
Retail Outlets & Services: Over 500. Trading population 1.5 million in the San Fernando Valley.
Zoning: Existing commercial 215 acres (2.4% of land area). Planned commercial 260 acres. (Significant amounts would be used to deepen commercial lots for parking).
Manufacturing: None zoned for heavy industry. One parcel zoned CM (Light Industry).
Business Licenses: Los Angeles City Clerk, Valley Office 14404 Erwin Street, Van Nuys 91401.
Transportation: All Los Angeles facilities. San Diego Freeway (I-405) borders the community. Simi Valley freeway (118) passes through, and the Golden State Freeway (I-5) is nearby.
Ethnic Breakdown:
(based on 2004 SFVERC Survey)
White/Non Hispanic -45.2%
Hispanic 33.0%
Asian 17.1%
Black 4.3%
American Indian 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%
Media Coverage: All Los Angeles Metropolitan stations and papers. San Fernando Valley area radio and newspapers.
Medical Facilities: Three major convalescent hospitals. Holy Cross and Northridge hospitals in immediately adjoining communities.
Library: Granada Hills Branch of Los Angeles Public Library.
Schools: Seven elementary, three junior high, two senior high, several parochial and private; California State University at Northridge is in immediately adjoining community.
Houses of Worship: Twenty-four in the area representing nearly all denominations.
Parks: There are two city parks. Granada Recreation Center is fully developed with a swimming pool & gym. The other is O'Melveny Park that comprises 672 acres (second largest in Los Angeles).
Organizations: Assorted service clubs, community organizations and fraternal organizations.
© Granada Hills Chamber of Commerce 2010.