At a Glance
Median Income
$54,583
$35,789 per capita
Home Value
$142,000
Zillow: $216,646
Median Rent
$1,393/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
265/100K
529/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
19.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
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)
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.