At a Glance
Median Income
$93,182
$37,425 per capita
Home Value
$323,500
Zillow: $433,188
Median Rent
$1,647/mo
24.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
147/100K
544/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.2%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
13.2% smoking rate
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?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Godley residents earn a median household income of $93,182 , which is 24% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,425. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,062 business establishments, including 321 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Godley is $323,500 , 15% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $433,188. Median rent is $1,647/month, with 24.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Godley reports 147 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 544/100K.
Education
25.2% of adults in Godley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Godley has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,223
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density574/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans5.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$93,182
Per Capita$37,425
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$9,609M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,107
Housing
A+
Home Value$323,500
Rent$1,647
Ownership83.7%
Zillow$433,188
Housing Units735
Rent Burden24.3%
Crime
F
Violent147/100K
Property544/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking13.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death8,336/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation957 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.2%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute33 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Godley was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Fort Worth Meacham International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 321 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 32 fatal vehicle crashes.