Adrian, MI 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.
Adrian
75
#506 nationally
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Granite City leads in median household income ($58,681 vs $40,797). Adrian leads in walk score (47 vs 39). Adrian leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 22.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Adrian, MI | Granite City, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#506) | 78.6 (#169) |
| Population | 20,238 | 26,908 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $193,552 | $116,558 |
| Median Household Income | $40,797 | $58,681 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.0 | R+13.3 |
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75 Score
Adrian, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$193,552
Population
20,238
Crime
High
Walk Score
47
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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