What are the schools like in Godfrey, IL?

Godfrey is served primarily by Alton CUSD 11. The district operates 7 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Godfrey?

The median household income in Godfrey, IL is $84,920 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Godfrey, IL?

Godfrey has an average high temperature of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.5 inches.

Godfrey, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Godfrey, IL affordable or expensive?

Godfrey's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Godfrey is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $169,200 and the median rent is $1,089 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Godfrey, IL?

Godfrey has a violent crime rate of 217.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1027.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Godfrey, IL a Good Place to Live?

Godfrey is a small city of 17,791 in Illinois, with a median household income of $84,920 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Godfrey stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Godfrey is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Godfrey city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.3

Godfrey's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Godfrey costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Godfrey, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$169,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,089	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$84,920	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Godfrey's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — 43% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

217.5 /100k

Property Crime

1027.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Godfrey is served primarily by Alton CUSD 11. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Godfrey, IL	National Avg
School District	Alton CUSD 11	—
Elementary Schools	7	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	31.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Godfrey sees average highs of 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation and 12.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Godfrey, IL
Average High — January	39.0°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	41.9"
Annual Snowfall	12.5"

Demographics

Metric	Godfrey, IL	National Avg
Population	17,791	—
Median Age	50.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	16.5%	22.2%
65 and over	27.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Alton, IL 5 mi West Alton, MO 6 mi Portage Des Sioux, MO 7 mi Elsah, IL 7 mi Brighton, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Godfrey

Godfrey, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62035

Godfrey vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Godfrey, IL affordable or expensive?

Godfrey's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Godfrey roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $169,200 and median rent is $1,089/month.

What is the crime rate in Godfrey, IL?

Godfrey's violent crime rate is 217.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1027.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Godfrey?

Public schools in Godfrey are operated by Alton CUSD 11. The district has 7 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 31.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Godfrey, IL a good place to live?

Godfrey, IL has a population of 17,791, a median household income of $84,920, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Godfrey?

Godfrey averages 39.0°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches with about 12.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Godfrey?

Godfrey, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62035.

What is the population of Godfrey?

The population of Godfrey, Illinois is 17,791 with a median age of 50.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Godfrey?

Key numbers for living in Godfrey: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $169,200, median household income $84,920, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Godfrey side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.