Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
27%
Godfrey
Godfrey, IL Area Guide
A Saint Louis suburb teeming with natural beauty
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Nestled alongside the Mississippi River, Godfrey is a tranquil suburban community situated about 27 miles north of Saint Louis, Missouri. Godfrey is one of the newest municipalities in Illinois, with the community voting to officially incorporate as a village in 1991.
In addition to being one of Illinois’ newest municipalities, Godfrey is also one of the state’s largest, spanning more than 36 square miles. Godfrey is a predominantly residential community, offering an array of apartments, townhomes, and houses for rent in a scenic locale.
Godfrey’s vast expanses of green space and overall natural beauty contribute to the village’s peaceful atmosphere. Opportunities for outdoor recreation are plentiful, from playing soccer at Glazebrook Park to hiking riverside trails at John M. Olin Nature Preserve. Lewis and Clark Community College provides excellent educational opportunities while nearby Alton Square Mall supplies great shopping options for the Godfrey community.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$77,827
Average: $98,834
Education
4,732
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
8,740
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Godfrey has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
19%
Non-Renters
81%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
524 Students
Lewis & Clark Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
243 Students
Gilson Brown Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
177 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Nature Institute
- Audubon Center at Riverlands
- Confluence Point State Park
- Fort Belle Fontaine Park
- Sioux Passage
Airports
- St Louis Lambert International
- Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.