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Grand Terrace
cityGrand Terrace is a city in San Bernardino County, California, situated between the Blue Mountain and La Loma Hills. Located along the I-215 corridor between Highgrove and Colton, it offers residents a peaceful lifestyle with beautiful landscapes. The population was 13,150 at the 2020 census. Grand Terrace is known as the "Blue Mountain City". The city's economy includes manufacturing, healthcare, and retail trade. Grand Terrace is known for its high-achieving public schools and safe community environment. The city government is actively involved in economic development and attracting new businesses. Grand Terrace's roots go back to Mexican land grants in the 1830s and 1840s. The city was incorporated on November 30, 1978. The name "Grand Terrace" was adopted around 1898 because of the area's scenic views.
Grand Terrace, California
Overview
- Classification
- City
- FIPS Code
- 06-30658
- Country
- United States
- County
- San Bernardino County
Geography
- Region
- Inland Empire
- Elevation
- 1,125 ft
- Total Area
- 3.51 sq mi
- Land Area
- 3.51 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.03389
- Longitude
- -117.31361
- Climate
- Mediterranean climate with hot summers and mild winters
- Notable Features
- Blue Mountain · La Loma Hills
- Neighboring Areas
- Highgrove · Colton · Riverside · San Bernardino
Demographics
- Population (2020)
- 13,150
- Est. Population (2024)
- 12,979
- Median Age
- 37.2
- Median Income
- $83,668
- Poverty Rate
- 4.6%
- Owner-Occupied
- 61%
- Racial & Ethnic Composition
- The racial makeup of Grand Terrace is 32.9% White (Non-Hispanic), 25.4% Other (Hispanic), 15% White (Hispanic), 9.69% Two Races Including Other (Hispanic), and 4.35% Asian (Non-Hispanic).
Governance
- Government Type
- Council-Manager
- Governing Body
- City Council
- Body Size
- 5 members
- School District
- Colton Joint Unified School District
- Municipal Services
- Police · Fire · Parks & Recreation
U.S. Congress
Gallagher, JamesR
U.S. Representative - District 1Huffman, JaredD
U.S. Representative - District 2Kiley, KevinI
U.S. Representative - District 3Thompson, MikeD
U.S. Representative - District 4McClintock, TomR
U.S. Representative - District 5Bera, AmiD
U.S. Representative - District 6Matsui, Doris O.D
U.S. Representative - District 7Garamendi, JohnD
U.S. Representative - District 8Harder, JoshD
U.S. Representative - District 9DeSaulnier, MarkD
U.S. Representative - District 10Pelosi, NancyD
U.S. Representative - District 11Simon, LateefahD
U.S. Representative - District 12Mullin, KevinD
U.S. Representative - District 15Liccardo, Sam T.D
U.S. Representative - District 16Khanna, RoD
U.S. Representative - District 17Lofgren, ZoeD
U.S. Representative - District 18Panetta, JimmyD
U.S. Representative - District 19Fong, VinceR
U.S. Representative - District 20Costa, JimD
U.S. Representative - District 21Valadao, David G.R
U.S. Representative - District 22Obernolte, JayR
U.S. Representative - District 23Carbajal, Salud O.D
U.S. Representative - District 24Ruiz, RaulD
U.S. Representative - District 25Brownley, JuliaD
U.S. Representative - District 26Whitesides, GeorgeD
U.S. Representative - District 27Chu, JudyD
U.S. Representative - District 28Rivas, Luz M.D
U.S. Representative - District 29Friedman, LauraD
U.S. Representative - District 30Cisneros, Gilbert RayD
U.S. Representative - District 31Sherman, BradD
U.S. Representative - District 32Aguilar, PeteD
U.S. Representative - District 33Gomez, JimmyD
U.S. Representative - District 34Torres, Norma J.D
U.S. Representative - District 35Lieu, TedD
U.S. Representative - District 36Kamlager-Dove, SydneyD
U.S. Representative - District 37Sánchez, Linda T.D
U.S. Representative - District 38Takano, MarkD
U.S. Representative - District 39Kim, YoungR
U.S. Representative - District 40Calvert, KenR
U.S. Representative - District 41Garcia, RobertD
U.S. Representative - District 42Waters, MaxineD
U.S. Representative - District 43Barragán, Nanette DiazD
U.S. Representative - District 44Tran, DerekD
U.S. Representative - District 45Correa, J. LuisD
U.S. Representative - District 46Min, DaveD
U.S. Representative - District 47Issa, DarrellR
U.S. Representative - District 48Levin, MikeD
U.S. Representative - District 49Peters, Scott H.D
U.S. Representative - District 50Jacobs, SaraD
U.S. Representative - District 51Vargas, JuanD
U.S. Representative - District 52Economy
- Economic Profile
- Residential/suburban
- Employment Sectors
- Manufacturing · Health Care & Social Assistance · Retail Trade
Education
- School Districts
- Colton Joint Unified School District
Infrastructure
- Transportation
- I-215 · Proximity to Southern California freeway system
- Utilities
- Municipal water · Fiber/broadband
- Major Facilities
- None
Recreation
- Outdoor Access
- Yes
- Major Recreation Areas
- Blue Mountain Trail · Mojave Narrows Regional Park
- Parks & Trails
- Grand Terrace Dog Park · Grand Terrace Fitness Park · Gwen Karger Park · Richard Rollins Community Park · Susan Petta Park · Veterans Freedom Park · The Blue Mountain Trail
History
- Founded
- 1830s
- Incorporated
- 1978
- Named After
- The area's scenic views from its elevated position
- Historical Significance
- Evolved from an agricultural community to a residential city in San Bernardino County
- Key Events
- Mexican land grants established (1830-1840) · Mormon settlers arrived in the 1850s · Gage Canal construction · Incorporated in 1978