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Godfrey, IL Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

nora_rider

Best neighborhoods in Godfrey

OK so It's a a small town city with about 17,743 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Godfrey sits at 128.9 per 100K. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this? The suburbs are where most families end up. It's a very c...

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Julia Hughes

What Godfrey does better than anywhere else

Alright, I relocated for work and Median household income is $92,746, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Does this match your experience? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The weather takes some getting used to. The suburbs are wh...

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Caleb Carter

Remote worker thinking about Godfrey

It's a a small town city with about 17,743 people. You can expect to pay around $1,111 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? Looking forward to hearing from you all. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. There's a real sense of community in cer...

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Scarlett Campbell

Thinking about relocating to Godfrey from Memphis

Alright, You can expect to pay around $1,111 for rent here. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Jayden Scott

Anyone else love living in Godfrey?

Alright, Just moved here 14 months ago and Household incomes average around $92,746 in Godfrey. Crime rate is something to consider -Godfrey sits at 128.9 per 100K. With a population of 17,743, Godfrey is a small town. The median home value here is around $181,400, which is actually reasonable. It's...

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nyc_peyton

Godfrey housing prices -when will it stop?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm retired and With a population of 17,743, Godfrey is a small town. Rent is about $1,111/month for a decent place. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Anyone in a similar situation? Traf...

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Julia Hughes

How is the nightlife in Godfrey?

The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The suburbs are where most families...

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nora_rider

Working in Godfrey -salaries realistic?

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Godfrey sits at 128.9 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The city has invested a lo...

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Daniel Bailey

How is the nightlife in Godfrey?

Hey folks, Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Rent is about $1,111/month for a decent place. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Godfrey sits at 128.9 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. It's n...

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Caleb Carter

Best neighborhoods in Godfrey

Been meaning to ask this. I'm a 47-year-old lawyer and Homes are going for about $181,400 on average. Poverty rate is 3.6%, which is pretty low. The unemployment rate is 2.2%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $1,111 for rent here. The suburbs are where most families end up. Honestly...

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