What are the schools like in Granite City, IL?

Granite City is served primarily by Granite City CUSD 9. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Granite City?

The median household income in Granite City, IL is $58,681 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.0%.

What is the weather like in Granite City, IL?

Granite City has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.8 inches.

Granite City, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Granite City, IL affordable or expensive?

Granite City's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Granite City is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,600 and the median rent is $785 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Granite City, IL?

Granite City has a violent crime rate of 617.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2489.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Granite City, IL a Good Place to Live?

Granite City is a small city of 27,026 in Illinois, with a median household income of $58,681 and a 8.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Granite City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Granite City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Granite City city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Granite City's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Granite City costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Granite City, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$785	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,681	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Granite City's violent crime rate is 617.8 per 100,000 residents — 63% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

617.8 /100k

Property Crime

2489.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Granite City is served primarily by Granite City CUSD 9. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Granite City, IL	National Avg
School District	Granite City CUSD 9	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Granite City sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 45.1 inches of annual precipitation and 10.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Granite City, IL
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	45.1"
Annual Snowfall	10.8"

Demographics

Metric	Granite City, IL	National Avg
Population	27,026	—
Median Age	38.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	21.4%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Madison, IL 3 mi Mitchell, IL 3 mi Pontoon Beach, IL 3 mi Glasgow Village, MO 4 mi Venice, IL 5 mi

ZIP Codes in Granite City

Granite City, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62040

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Granite City, IL affordable or expensive?

Granite City's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Granite City roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,600 and median rent is $785/month.

What is the crime rate in Granite City, IL?

Granite City's violent crime rate is 617.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2489.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Granite City?

Public schools in Granite City are operated by Granite City CUSD 9. The district has 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 14.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Granite City, IL a good place to live?

Granite City, IL has a population of 27,026, a median household income of $58,681, and an unemployment rate of 8.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Granite City?

Granite City averages 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.1 inches with about 10.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Granite City?

Granite City, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62040.

What is the population of Granite City?

The population of Granite City, Illinois is 27,026 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Granite City?

Key numbers for living in Granite City: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $95,600, median household income $58,681, crime index 145 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Granite City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.