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Godfrey, IL


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Godfrey, Illinois

Godfrey, Illinois, in Madison county, is 13 miles NE of Florissant, Missouri (center to center) and 23 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is part of the Saint Louis metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 16,286 people people live in Godfrey.

The People and Families of Godfrey

In Godfrey, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Godfrey had a median family income of $57,971. It turns out that people in Godfrey tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($17,500) in Godfrey than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Godfrey Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Godfrey, about 85% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Godfrey, 96% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Godfrey, IL

Comparing Godfrey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population1010
Senior Citizens87
Male Share of the Population77
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women78
Racial Diversity47
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use56
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes55
People Living Alone44
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12

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