Real Estate Investing in Granite City, Illinois

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 40,365 • Madison County

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Should you buy in Granite City, IL? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (81/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (57/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

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  • Elevated vacancy: 11.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

5.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $123,332
Avg Monthly Rent $1,141
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Granite City Real Estate

Across Granite City's 1 ZIPs, the picture is muted: $123K median values, $1,141/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Granite City is the kind of market where the cap rate on paper and the cap rate realized tend to diverge. clearly out-of-state investors should be especially careful with the assumptions they carry in.

The $1,141/mo / $123K relationship in Granite City looks soft once vacancy and capex are incorporated into underwriting. seems to the realized yield tends to disappoint.

Demographics in Granite City show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is modest relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$123,332
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,141
1% Rule
✗ Below
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ZIP Codes in Granite City, IL

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Frequently Asked Questions About Granite City, IL

How expensive is real estate in Granite City, IL?

In Granite City, IL the median home value sits at $123K. Against the broader IL market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

How strong is the working-renter base in Granite City, IL?

Tenant quality in Granite City, IL ranks as solid. Landlords generally report consistent occupancy at market rents of $1,141/mo.

Is house hacking profitable in Granite City, IL?

The a challenging house-hack environment in Granite City, IL reflects the rent-to-price spread. Expect meaningful PITI offset at market rents.

What are rental rates like in Granite City, IL?

Rents in Granite City, IL run near $1,141/mo. Compared with median home prices of $123K that produces solid gross yields for typical rentals.

How does Granite City, IL stack up for property investment?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Granite City, IL reflects its $123K prices and $1,141/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within IL.

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