Living in Godley, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Godley · Census data 2020–2024
Godley has 2,809 residents with a median age of 34.2. The median household income is $110,417 (41% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $372,300, the median rent is $2,038/month.
Godley at a glance
- Population
- 2,809
- Median age
- 34.2State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $110,417State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $372,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $2,038/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Godley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 7.6%.
Cons: Home values 31% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Godley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Godley the median home value is $372,300, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,038 per month, which is 40% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,390 a month in housing costs.
Godley median household income
The median household income in Godley is $110,417 and the income per person is $38,550. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Godley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,037
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2016
- Average household size
- 2.76
Godley demographics
- Population
- 2,809
- Median age
- 34.2
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 8.2%
- Households
- 1,016
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Godley ›
Education in Godley
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Godley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Godley
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 10.2%
- Drive alone
- 81.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Godley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Godley | 2,809 | $110,417 | $372,300 | $2,038 |
| Cresson | 1,313 | $91,518 | $293,200 | $1,680 |
| Joshua | 8,550 | $68,117 | $338,100 | $1,361 |
| Pecan Plantation | 6,452 | $104,993 | $418,100 | $2,167 |
| DeCordova | 3,152 | $106,106 | $340,700 | — |
| Cleburne | 34,344 | $70,656 | $221,100 | $1,322 |
| Burleson | 52,918 | $93,928 | $308,200 | $1,685 |
| Crowley | 19,532 | $95,030 | $269,100 | $1,725 |
| Canyon Creek | 1,646 | $92,109 | $262,700 | $2,036 |
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What is the median household income in Godley, TX?
The median household income in Godley is $110,417, 41% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $372,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Godley?
The median gross rent in Godley is $2,038 per month, about 40% of household income.
Is Godley, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 7.6%. Minuses: home values 31% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Godley?
The median age in Godley is 34.2 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Godley?
The average commute to work in Godley is 35 minutes; 10.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Godley?
The unemployment rate in Godley is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Godley?
24.6% 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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