Living in Godley, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Godley · Census data 2020–2024
Godley has 602 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $53,438 (36% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $144,600, the median rent is $1,386/month.
Godley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Godley at a glance
- Population
- 602
- Median age
- 42.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,438State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $144,600State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,386/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 84.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Godley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Godley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Godley the median home value is $144,600, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,386 per month, which is 27.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,386 a month in housing costs.
Godley median household income
The median household income in Godley is $53,438 and the income per person is $31,061. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Godley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 266
- Owner-occupied
- 84.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.3%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.42
Godley demographics
- Population
- 602
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 249
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 2.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Godley ›
Education in Godley
8.5% of adults 25 and older in Godley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Godley
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 86.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.7%
Godley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godley | 602 | $53,438 | $144,600 | $1,386 |
| Braceville | 860 | $89,167 | $187,900 | — |
| Braidwood | 6,062 | $82,202 | $202,500 | $1,044 |
| Diamond | 2,984 | $73,201 | $220,200 | $1,357 |
| Coal City | 5,317 | $72,857 | $201,600 | $1,123 |
| Carbon Hill | 441 | $103,125 | $238,600 | $1,271 |
| Gardner | 1,410 | $88,092 | $199,600 | $979 |
| Essex | 1,026 | $108,250 | $228,200 | $1,143 |
| South Wilmington | 600 | $86,750 | $174,400 | $1,277 |
More for people moving to Godley
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What is the median household income in Godley, IL?
The median household income in Godley is $53,438, 36% lower 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 Godley?
The median home value in Godley is $144,600, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Godley?
The median gross rent in Godley is $1,386 per month, about 27.7% of household income.
Is Godley, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Godley?
The median age in Godley is 42.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Godley?
The average commute to work in Godley is 30 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Godley?
The unemployment rate in Godley is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Godley?
8.5% of adults in Godley 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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