Granite City, IL vs Hawthorne, NJ
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.
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Hawthorne
73.4
#739 nationally
Hawthorne leads in crime level (0.7 vs 16.9). Hawthorne leads in median household income ($105,168 vs $58,681). Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | Hawthorne, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#169) | 73.4 (#739) |
| Population | 26,908 | 19,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $651,326 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $105,168 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+2.9 |
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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C
73.4 Score
Hawthorne, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$651,326
Population
19,496
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
54
Northeast
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