Anderson, IN vs Granite City, IL
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Anderson
77.8
#213 nationally
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Anderson leads in crime level (11.5 vs 16.9). Granite City leads in median household income ($58,681 vs $44,974). Granite City leads in walk score (39 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anderson, IN | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.8 (#213) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 55,199 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,016 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $44,974 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+26.9 | R+13.3 |
C+
77.8 Score
Anderson, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$137,016
Population
55,199
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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C+
78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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