Livability Score

65
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Entertainment (1) F
Granite City Cinema
Cinema
Pink Slip
Nightclub
Black Magic
Nightclub
Bottoms Up
Nightclub
Roxy's
Nightclub
Club Peek A Boo
Nightclub
Food and Drink (16) F
McDonald's
Fast Food
Jack in the Box
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Rally's
Fast Food
Rally's Hamburgers
Fast Food
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Lamb's Garden
Fast Food
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
Long John Silver's
Fast Food
Weathervane Ice Cream
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Smitty's Sweet Shop
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (0) F
Groceries (3) F
Schnucks
Grocery Store
Shop'n Save
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Civic Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Veteran's Parkway
Park
Tri-Angle Park
Park
Tri-City Park
Park
Loman Park
Park
Robertson Park
Park
Tri-City Park
Park
Wilson Park
Park
Venice Park
Park
Frohardt Park
Park
Lee Park
Park
Rode Park
Park
McKinley Bridge Roadside Park
Park
Worthen Park
Park
George W. Stearns Park
Park
Brooklyn Community Park
Park
Shops (4) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Shirl K. Floral Designs
Florist
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Granite City.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Broadway at John
Bus Stop
Broadway at Prairie
Bus Stop
Broadway at Grand
Bus Stop
Broadway at Grand
Bus Stop
Broadway at Cornelia
Bus Stop
Broadway at Prairie
Bus Stop
Broadway at Penrose
Bus Stop
Broadway at Angelica
Bus Stop
Broadway at Grand
Bus Stop
Broadway at Penrose
Bus Stop
Broadway at Angelica
Bus Stop
Broadway at Talcott
Bus Stop
Broadway at Talcott
Bus Stop
Broadway at Bremen
Bus Stop
Broadway at Bremen
Bus Stop
Broadway at Adelaide
Bus Stop
Broadway at Adelaide
Bus Stop
Broadway at Salisbury
Bus Stop
Broadway at Salisbury
Bus Stop
Broadway at Mallinckrodt
Bus Stop
Broadway at Red Bud
Bus Stop
Grand at Blair
Bus Stop
Broadway at De Strehan
Bus Stop
Broadway at Red Bud
Bus Stop
Broadway at Angelrodt
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
2.7% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Granite City is 82/100 - which is 15% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime F

Granite City crime rates are 3,208 per 100k, which is 63% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,556 crimes per 100k D-
Violent Crime
653 crimes per 100k F
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employment C

The median income in Granite City is $53,545 - which is 10% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$53,545 D-
Unemployment Rate
3.8% C-
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health C

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A
Gateway Regional Medical Center
Hospital
Fire Station Number 1
Fire Station
Fire Station
Fire Station
AirMethods: ARCH-1 & Glennon Flight 1
Ambulance Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Brooklyn Police Department
Police
Brooklyn Fire Department
Fire Station
Saint Louis City Engine House Number 20 Fire Station
Fire Station
Saint Louis City Engine House Number 8 Fire Station
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
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housing A+

Granite City home prices are $83,100 - which is 52% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$83,100 F
Home Appreciation Rate
-1% C
Home Affordability
1.6x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Granite City graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
17% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (11) F
Prather Elementary School
Bernard Long Elem Sch
Madison Student Support Center
Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Madison Jr High School
Rivers Of Life Christian School
Frohardt Elem School
Wilson Elem School
Venice Elem School
Lovejoy Middle School
Lovejoy Elementary School
St Elizabeth Elementary School
Maryville Elem School
Clay Elem.
High Schools (4) F
Madison Student Support Center
Coordinated Youth & Human Services
Madison Senior High School
Granite City High School
Rivers Of Life Christian School
Lovejoy Technology Academy
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ratings B+

Granite City has an overall rating of 75% from 9 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (8)
From AreaVibes F
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Granite City Area Facts

  • Granite City has a Livability Score of 65/100, which is considered good
  • Granite City crime rates are 63% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Granite City is 15% lower than the Illinois average

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Granite City, Illinois - City Perks With A Country Feel 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) Shortly after I got married my husband and I bought our first started home in Granite City, Illinois. I loved living near the city while having my home situated in a lovely, country-like setting. Our fantastic neighbors were not too close but not too far away. Everyone had plenty ...Read More of space and privacy. Living in Granite City I had the best of both worlds!

My husband and I both found jobs close to home easily, given that the city offers such a diverse blend of businesses. The bus service provided the extra transportation we needed to and from convenient locations. On our days off we enjoyed spending time strolling around or sometimes camping at beautiful Horseshoe Lake. One of the best areas in Granite City to visit was the Native American ruins at Cahokia Mounds; beautiful and brimming with history.

The weather could get pretty hot in the summertime, but overall it was not too bad year round. It was comfortable and always felt like home. I have many fond memories of my years in Granite City! Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Granite City? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Civic Park
      Memorial Park
      Veteran's Parkway
      Tri-Angle Park
      Tri-City Park
      Loman Park
      Robertson Park
      Tri-City Park

      Entertainment

      Granite City Cinema
      Pink Slip
      Black Magic
      Bottoms Up
      Roxy's
      Club Peek A Boo

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's
      Jack in the Box
      Taco Bell
      Subway
      Rally's
      Rally's Hamburgers
      Jimmy John's
      Lamb's Garden

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Granite City? Of all people who commute, 2.7% take public transportation in Granite City.
      Drive to Work
      83%

      7% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      3%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      1%

      2% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Granite City? The cost of living in Granite City is 82/100 - which is 15% lower than Illinois.
      Granite City
      82

      18% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Granite City? Granite City crime rates are 3,208, which are 63% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,208 per 100k people

      38% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      38% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      8%

      Year over year crime is up

      C Employment

      What is the median income in Granite City? The median income in Granite City is $53,545 which is 10% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $53,5453% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $26,03613% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      18% lower than the US average

      D+ Health & Safety

      Is Granite City a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Gateway Regional Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Granite City home prices? Granite City home prices are $83,100 - which is 52% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $83,10055% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71625% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Granite City have good schools? The Granite City graduation rate is 80% - which is 5% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      17%

      65% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      20:1

      26% higher than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Granite City a good place to live? Granite City has an overall rating of 75% from 9 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      75%

      9 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      40%

      8 total surveys

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