Granite City, Illinois

Small Illinois city with local appeal

Midwest St. Louis, MO-IL Metro

WhereAtHome Score

78.6

C+

out of 100

Overview

Granite City is an Illinois city with a population of approximately 26,908, part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $116,558. Median household income is $58,681.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 26,908 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $116,558 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $58,681 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 22.8 minutes
  • Part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

26,908

Source: Census ACS

$116,558

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$58,681

Source: Census ACS

22.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

39

Source: Walk Score

83 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Madison County (county-level results)

42%
56%
Democrat 56,341
Republican 73,925
Leans R+13.3

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 100/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 64.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 20/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 39/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 48.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 78.6

Location

Granite City, IL (38.7216, -90.1158)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.