At a Glance
Median Income
$60,490
$30,640 per capita
Home Value
$99,800
Zillow: $117,208
Median Rent
$761/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
17.2% smoking rate
How Granite City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Granite City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Granite City a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Granite City residents earn a median household income of $60,490 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,640. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Granite City is $99,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,208. Median rent is $761/month, with 26.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Education
16.2% of adults in Granite City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(52% below the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Granite City has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population26,670
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,402/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,490
Per Capita$30,640
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,800
Rent$761
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$117,208
Housing Units12,788
Rent Burden26.2%
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation421 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.2%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute23 min
Broadband83.7%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Granite City was founded in 1896.
The median home in Granite City was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.