At a Glance
Median Income
$92,746
$47,226 per capita
Home Value
$181,400
Zillow: $221,003
Median Rent
$1,111/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
33.4%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.4%
12.6% smoking rate
How Godfrey Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Godfrey's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Godfrey a Good Place to Live?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Godfrey residents earn a median household income of $92,746 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,226. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Godfrey is $181,400 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,003. Median rent is $1,111/month, with 32.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
33.4% of adults in Godfrey hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(1% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Godfrey has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,743
Median Age49.9 yrs
Density516/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,746
Per Capita$47,226
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$181,400
Rent$1,111
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$221,003
Housing Units7,998
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity37.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation544 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Godfrey was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.