Living in Godfrey, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Godfrey · Census data 2020–2024
Godfrey has 17,712 residents with a median age of 48.4. The median household income is $94,543 (13% higher than the Illinois median), the median home value is $192,200, the median rent is $1,153/month.
Godfrey at a glance
- Population
- 17,712
- Median age
- 48.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $94,543State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $192,200State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,153/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 84%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Godfrey a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Illinois median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Godfrey
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Godfrey the median home value is $192,200, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,153 per month, which is 31.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,572 a month in housing costs.
Godfrey median household income
The median household income in Godfrey is $94,543 and the income per person is $49,529. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Godfrey: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,906
- Owner-occupied
- 84%
- Renter-occupied
- 16%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1974
- Average household size
- 2.32
Godfrey demographics
- Population
- 17,712
- Median age
- 48.4
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.7%
- Households
- 7,452
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Godfrey ›
Education in Godfrey
32.4% of adults 25 and older in Godfrey have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Godfrey
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Godfrey vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godfrey | 17,712 | $94,543 | $192,200 | $1,153 |
| Alton | 25,279 | $54,568 | $103,700 | $1,015 |
| West Alton | 467 | $111,500 | $153,100 | $1,375 |
| Portage Des Sioux | 340 | $62,188 | $173,000 | $800 |
| Elsah | 708 | $98,125 | $221,400 | $1,406 |
| Brighton | 2,306 | $80,214 | $145,000 | $815 |
| East Alton | 5,689 | $48,815 | $106,700 | $881 |
| Old Jamestown | 20,651 | $99,521 | $236,100 | $1,835 |
| Rosewood Heights | 4,229 | $72,102 | $137,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Godfrey, IL?
The median household income in Godfrey is $94,543, 13% higher than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Godfrey?
The median home value in Godfrey is $192,200, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Godfrey?
The median gross rent in Godfrey is $1,153 per month, about 31.5% of household income.
Is Godfrey, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Illinois median; home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
What is the median age in Godfrey?
The median age in Godfrey is 48.4 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Godfrey?
The average commute to work in Godfrey is 26 minutes; 16.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Godfrey?
The unemployment rate in Godfrey is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Godfrey?
32.4% of adults in Godfrey have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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