At a Glance
Median Income
$92,220
$34,818 per capita
Home Value
$203,500
Zillow: $303,390
Median Rent
$1,437/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
135/100K
1,099/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.4%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
12.1% smoking rate
How Goddard Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goddard's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goddard a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goddard residents earn a median household income of $92,220 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,818. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,427 business establishments, including 1,236 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goddard is $203,500 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $303,390. Median rent is $1,437/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Safety & Crime
Goddard reports 135 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,099/100K.
Education
31.4% of adults in Goddard hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% below the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goddard has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population5,361
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density951/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,220
Per Capita$34,818
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$41,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,166
Housing
A+
Home Value$203,500
Rent$1,437
Ownership80.4%
Zillow$303,390
Housing Units1,763
Rent Burden29.1%
Crime
F
Violent135/100K
Property1,099/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death10,292/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation1,446 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.4%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries20
Did You Know?
Goddard was founded in 1883.
The median home in Goddard was built in 2002.
The nearest airport is Wichita Dwight D Eisenhower Ntl (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.461 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 1,236 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 65 fatal vehicle crashes.