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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Peyton Ward

Why I chose Granite City over bigger cities

I grew up here but left for a while. You can expect to pay around $761 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Downtown ha...

4 replies 27 upvotes living
Nora

Planning a move to Granite City -neighborhoods?

Alright, With a population of 26,670, Granite City is a smaller city. Median household income is $60,490, which feels about average for the area. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The subur...

22 replies 20 upvotes moving
Cora Brown

Rent in Granite City getting crazy

Longtime lurker here, TIA! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

1 replies 15 upvotes housing
Jeffrey F.

Internet providers in Granite City?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Homes are going for about $99,800 on average. Household incomes average around $60,490 in Granite City. With a population of 26,670, Granite City is a smaller city. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better ...

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Cora Brown

Commute times in Granite City -how bad?

Been meaning to ask this. Median household income is $60,490, which feels about average for the area. You can expect to pay around $761 for rent here. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Am I wrong here? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's changing fast -some ...

3 replies 6 upvotes jobs
Greyson

Couple moving to Granite City from out of state

Been meaning to ask this. Just moved here 9 months ago and Rent is about $761/month for a decent place. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,670 people. Household incomes average around $60,490 in Granite City. Poverty rate is 11.2%, which is around average. It's not perfect, but the community i...

2 replies 5 upvotes moving
Kayden Gutierrez

Job market in Granite City for tech?

Random thought, Poverty rate is 11.2%, which is around average. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested a lot in new development. Anyone in a similar situation? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Downtown ...

0 replies 18 upvotes jobs
Adrian Cooper

How is the nightlife in Granite City?

Hi all, I grew up here but left for a while. Crime rate is something to consider -Granite City sits at 822.9 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $761 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,670 people. Homes are going for about $99,800 on average. I'd say it's better for families ...

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real_kai26

Cost of living reality check -Granite City

I've been here for 14 years and The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. You can expect to pay around $761 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Granite City sits at 822.9 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city w...

8 replies 5 upvotes housing
Peyton Ward

Weekend activities in Granite City?

Alright, I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 11.2%, which is around average. Median household income is $60,490, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $761/month for a decent place. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Cost of living is definitely risi...

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Zoe Evans

Affordable areas near Granite City?

I relocated for work and The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $60,490, which feels about average for the area. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. What neighborhoods would you suggest?

1 replies 12 upvotes housing
Camila

Couple moving to Granite City from out of state

We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 26,670 people. With a population of 26,670, Granite City is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Night life is decent if you know the right s...

23 replies 19 upvotes moving
Greyson

Working remotely from Granite City

It's a a smaller city city with about 26,670 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

14 replies 18 upvotes jobs
Alice

How are the schools in Granite City?

I relocated for work and Median household income is $60,490, which feels about average for the area. The median home value here is around $99,800, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 26,670 people. The unemployment rate is 3.8%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 11...

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Adrian Cooper

Commute times in Granite City -how bad?

Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Worth the trade-offs? Looking forward to hearing from you all.

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Alice

Best restaurants in Granite City?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Homes are going for about $99,800 on average. Median household income is $60,490, which feels about average for the area. Rent is about $761/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech s...

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