Godfrey
- Suburb in Illinois
Suburb
Godfrey
- grade B+Overall Grade
- Suburb in Illinois
- Rating 3.5 out of 5 30 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B minus
- Crime & Safetygrade unavailable
- Housinggrade B+
- Nightlifegrade B
- Good for Familiesgrade B
- Diversitygrade B minus
- Jobsgrade B+
- Weathergrade B minus
- Cost of Livinggrade B+
- Health & Fitnessgrade B
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade B+
- Commutegrade B
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$155,200
National
$244,900Median Rent
$1,047
National
$1,163Area Feel
Sparse Suburban
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Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
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Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault101.5national 282.7
- Murder0national 6.1
- Rape22.6national 40.7
- Robbery5.6national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary265.1national 500.1
- Theft1,878.6national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft33.8national 284
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Jobs
grade B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$80,560
National
$69,021Top Public Schools Serving Godfrey
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Godfrey Reviews
Rating 3.5 out of 5 30 reviews
I moved to Godfrey in 2022, after living in the city of Alton, my entire life. Alton and Godfrey are very close, sharing a school district. The biggest difference in Godfrey is how much safer it feels. Godfrey is a smaller township, with its own communities built inside. It is big enough that not everyone knows everyone, but you can walk around and still run into many friends and neighbors. For me Godfrey feels too small, like there isn't enough here for all that I want to do. That being said if someone was looking for a great place to have a family and feel secure doing so, it is a place I would recommend.
moved from Alton to Godfrey 13 years ago to get away from the escalating crime rate that is Alton. Over those 13 years crime in Alton has escalated even more.
So glad we moved, Godfrey is much safer and the policing is done by the county and as I lived in Alton for 23 years, I got first had experience in the Alton Police department handling for issues. Having the County do our policing is wonderful . Over the 13 year living here, I have seen a huge improvement from Alton. The police live close and are available and visible all of the time. I our Immediate area, I know of at least 5 police officers living here. Feel safe in the area. The county is an improvement. Also the people that live in the area tend to be much quieter and well behaved. Over all I like living in Godfrey in comparison.
So glad we moved, Godfrey is much safer and the policing is done by the county and as I lived in Alton for 23 years, I got first had experience in the Alton Police department handling for issues. Having the County do our policing is wonderful . Over the 13 year living here, I have seen a huge improvement from Alton. The police live close and are available and visible all of the time. I our Immediate area, I know of at least 5 police officers living here. Feel safe in the area. The county is an improvement. Also the people that live in the area tend to be much quieter and well behaved. Over all I like living in Godfrey in comparison.
There are some nice things - it's relatively quiet, low traffic, not too spread out, and there are some fairly nice places to eat and shops. Cost of living is low. However, not much economic growth or job opportunities, not much diversity (overall - including culturally, racially, financially, sexually, etc.). Not very progressive. It's not particularly safe - the crime rate, especially violent crime, is higher than the national average, and has been increasing over the last 10 years. Lack of options when it comes to groceries (no healthy/organic/sustainable stores and very few options at non-organic stores). Have to travel at least 25 minutes to get to more options. Many people commute to neighboring cities (at least 25 minute drive) for work - just not enough jobs in town that can provide a liveable income.