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Godley, IL


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Godley, Illinois

Godley, Illinois, in Grundy county, is 22 miles SW of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 53 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 594 people lived in Godley.

The People and Families of Godley

In Godley, about 59% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the village without hitting a preschooler.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Godley had a median family income of $43,036.

Godley Housing

An estimated 79% of living spaces in Godley are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the village is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Godley, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Godley, IL

Comparing Godley 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
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population88
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Men42
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married75

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty42
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
Affordability of Rents24
People Living Alone12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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