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Godley, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
538 Population 498/sq mi density
$54,583 Median Income $35,789 per capita
$142,000 Home Value $216,646 Zillow
$1,393 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
265 Violent Crime/100K 529 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$54,583 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,000 home value, $1,393/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
265 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Godley, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,583
27% below
$35,789 per capita
Home Value
$142,000
50% below
Zillow: $216,646
Median Rent
$1,393/mo
20% above
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
265/100K
30% below
529/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
23% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Godley Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Godley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
73%
Home Value
50%
Rent
120%
Poverty
160%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
169%
Crime
70%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Godley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Godley residents earn a median household income of $54,583 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,789. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Godley is $142,000 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,646. Median rent is $1,393/month, with 26.8% 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 1993.

Safety & Crime

Godley reports 265 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 30% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 529/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

10.9% of adults in Godley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (68% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Godley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population538
Median Age48.8 yrs
Density498/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$54,583
Per Capita$35,789
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty19.8%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,000
Rent$1,393
Ownership75.5%
Zillow$216,646
Housing Units247
Rent Burden26.8%

Crime

F
Violent265/100K
Property529/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation581 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute31 min
Broadband80.2%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Godley was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.