Garfield Heights, OH 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.
Garfield Heights
80.4
#77 nationally
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Garfield Heights leads in crime level (12.7 vs 16.9). Granite City leads in median household income ($58,681 vs $49,864). Garfield Heights leads in walk score (44 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield Heights, OH | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.4 (#77) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 28,900 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $138,742 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $49,864 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 12.7 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | R+13.3 |
B-
80.4 Score
Garfield Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$138,742
Population
28,900
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
44
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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