How much do homeowners pay a month in Granite City, IL?
Homeowners with a mortgage in Granite City, IL pay a median of $1,177 (±$50) a month in selected owner costs (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Owners without a mortgage pay $531 (±$33).
52.8% of owned homes carry a mortgage.
In Granite City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $965 in 2015–2019 to $1,177 in 2020–2024 (+22.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- With a mortgage
- $1,177 (±$50)
- Without a mortgage
- $531 (±$33)
- Owned with a mortgage
- 52.8%
Monthly owner costs in Granite City
| Granite City | Madison County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| With a mortgage | $1,177 (±$50) | $1,511 (±$29) | $1,987 (±$6) | $1,963 |
| Without a mortgage | $531 (±$33) | $653 (±$15) | $792 (±$4) | $638 |
| Owned homes with a mortgage | 52.8% (±4.4 points) | 59.9% (±1.4 points) | 60.8% (±0.2 points) | 60.6% |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $2,062 (±$194) | $3,319 (±$80) | $5,298 (±$22) | $3,119 |
Selected monthly owner costs are the mortgage payment, property taxes, insurance, utilities, fuels and any condominium or mobile-home fees.
In Granite City, the median cost with a mortgage is lower than in Madison County ($1,511).
It is also lower than in Illinois ($1,987).
It is lower than the national figure ($1,963).
In Madison County, Granite City ranks 38 of 53 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median monthly cost with a mortgage.
Statewide, it ranks 1725 of 2,589.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How owner costs in Granite City have changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $965 (±$37) | $1,177 (±$50) | +22.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,841 (±$107) | $2,062 (±$194) | +12.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $83,500 (±$2,209) | $104,300 (±$8,007) | +24.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage in places near Granite City
| Place | Distance | Median monthly cost with a mortgage | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Granite City | — | $1,177 (±$50) | — |
| Granite City Township | 1.1 mi | $1,163 (±$55) | Not measurably different |
| Venice Township | 2.7 mi | $1,071 (±$129) | Not measurably different |
| Nameoki Township | 2.8 mi | $1,238 (±$107) | Not measurably different |
| Madison | 3.2 mi | $1,125 (±$135) | Not measurably different |
| Mitchell | 3.3 mi | $1,151 (±$240) | Not measurably different |
| Pontoon Beach | 3.4 mi | $1,325 (±$124) | Higher |
| Chouteau Township | 4.2 mi | $1,094 (±$66) | Lower |
| Glasgow Village | 4.4 mi | $1,194 (±$142) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Chouteau Township, IL ($1,094).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Pontoon Beach, IL ($1,325).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median monthly cost with a mortgage across Madison County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median monthly cost with a mortgage |
|---|---|---|
| 32 | Pontoon Beach | $1,325 (±$124) |
| 33 | Rosewood Heights | $1,311 (±$117) |
| 34 | Olive Township | $1,242 (±$206) |
| 35 | Nameoki Township | $1,238 (±$107) |
| 36 | Livingston | $1,198 (±$203) |
| 37 | Wood River Township | $1,195 (±$48) |
| 38 | Granite City | $1,177 (±$50) |
| 39 | Granite City Township | $1,163 (±$55) |
| 40 | Wood River | $1,153 (±$43) |
| 41 | Mitchell | $1,151 (±$240) |
| 42 (tie) | Alton | $1,149 (±$41) |
| 42 (tie) | Alton Township | $1,149 (±$41) |
| 44 | Williamson | $1,141 (±$81) |
Showing 13 of 53 places in Madison County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Granite City
What is the average mortgage payment in Granite City?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Granite City, IL is $1,177 (±$50) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much does it cost to own a paid-off home in Granite City?
Owners without a mortgage in Granite City pay a median of $531 (±$33) a month in taxes, insurance, utilities and fees.
Has the cost of owning a home in Granite City gone up?
In Granite City, the median monthly cost with a mortgage went from $965 in 2015–2019 to $1,177 in 2020–2024 (+22.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite City city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite City city, Illinois
- Median Selected Monthly Owner Costs (B25088), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite City city, Illinois
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite City city, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Granite City city, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Granite City city, Illinois (place:30926, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B25088_002E, B25088_002M, B25103_001E, B25103_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0101E, DP04_0101M, DP04_0109E, DP04_0109M, DP04_0091PE, DP04_0091PM, B25103_001E, B25103_001M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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