Granite can be purchased for anywhere from $45 to $100+ per square foot, with an average of $70 per square foot with fabrication and installation. The whole project's average price with fabrication and installation is from $2,000 to $4,300, with the average homeowners spending around $4,150.

Quartz countertops are some of the most popular alternatives to granite countertops. Generally, quartz counters combine the crystalline mineral with rock binders and a polyresin resulting in a natural stone look. This type of countertop is well-suited for contemporary spaces.

One of the rarest types of granite the world is Van Gogh Granite known for its aqua blue and mint green color with burnt orange veining. Since the combination of blue and red granite specifically is so rare in nature it is the most expensive.

Granite in the United States Granite comes mainly from the states of Texas, Wisconsin, Massachusetts, Indiana, and Georgia. They happen to be the top producers of granite in the nation, comprising 64 percent of the USA's production. But many states get in on the game.