At a Glance
Median Income
$60,490
$30,640 per capita
Home Value
$99,800
Zillow: $108,050
Median Rent
$761/mo
26.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
823/100K
2,313/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.2%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.5%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 3.8% (6% 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 $108,050. 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.
Safety & Crime
Granite City reports 823 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 117% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,313/100K. The murder rate is 3.5/100K.
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 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population26,670
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,402/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$60,490
Per Capita$30,640
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$99,800
Rent$761
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$108,050
Housing Units12,788
Rent Burden26.2%
Crime
F
Violent823/100K
Property2,313/100K
Murder3.5/100K
Assault597/100K
Burglary784/100K
Health
Obesity41.5%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.
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