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Cost of living in Godfrey summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Godfrey. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Godfrey is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Godfrey is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Godfrey is $214,595.
The median income in Godfrey is $94,543.
Godfrey's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Godfrey Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Godfrey | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 95 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 92 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Godfrey, IL Weather
The average high in Godfrey is 65.0° and the average low is 45.8°.
There are 73.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.2 inches of precipitation each year with 14.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Godfrey |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.2 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Godfrey Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Godfrey
The current population in Godfrey is 17,712. The population has decreased 0.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17,712 | -0.2% |
| 2023 | 17,743 | -0.3% |
| 2022 | 17,791 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 17,812 | 1.6% |
| 2020 | 17,540 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 17,579 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 17,685 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 17,733 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 17,809 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 17,868 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 17,911 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 17,951 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 17,941 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 17,893 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 17,819 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Godfrey
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Godfrey is:
88.0% White with 15,588 White residents.
4.8% African American with 855 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
0.6% Asian with 109 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
4.9% Two Or More with 861 Two Or More residents.
1.7% Hispanic with 299 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Godfrey | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 88.0% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.8% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.9% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 1.7% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Godfrey
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Godfrey is 50.4% female with 8,928 female residents.
Godfrey is 49.6% male with 8,784 male residents.
| Gender | Godfrey | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Godfrey for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Godfrey completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Godfrey completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Godfrey completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Godfrey completed some college.
15.0% of adults in Godfrey completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Godfrey completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Godfrey completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Godfrey completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Godfrey completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Godfrey | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 15.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Godfrey, Illinois
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2.9% of households in Godfrey earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Godfrey earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.2% of households in Godfrey earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.7% of households in Godfrey earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.8% of households in Godfrey earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.2% of households in Godfrey earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.3% of households in Godfrey earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.7% of households in Godfrey earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.2% of households in Godfrey earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.8% of households in Godfrey earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Godfrey | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.2% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.8% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.3% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.7% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.8% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
