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Godfrey, IL

Population: 17,809

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Key findings

Godfrey has a Livability Score of 65_/100, which is considered below average
Godfrey crime rates are 9% higher than the Illinois average
Cost of living in Godfrey is 8% lower than the Illinois average
Godfrey real estate prices are 22% lower than the Illinois average
Rental prices in Godfrey are 14% lower than the Illinois average

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50%Family friendly 0%Public transit is accessible 0%Walkable to grocery stores 50%Yards are well-kept 100%Lots of parks 0%Walkable to restaurants 50%Friendly neighbors 100%Safe at night 50%Pet friendly 50%Streets have sidewalks 50%A quiet area 100%Sense of community

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Godfrey Demographics

Population17,809 Median Age44.1 Have Kids (under 18)38%

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Top Rated Schools in Godfrey

Name	Grades	Students	Proficiency
Lewis & Clark Elementary School	KG - 5	291	40%
Alton High School	9 - 12	2,020	36%
North Elementary School	KG - 5	543	24%
Gilson Brown Elementary School	KG - 5	293	22%
Early Childhood	PK - PK	251	n/a

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Godfrey Reviews

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Great place to live and raise a family!

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Attractions6/10

Community9/10

Nightlife8/10

Dining9/10

Shopping8/10

Lots of parks and green space. Tons of family friendly activities. Close to St Louis but at the same time, far enough away from the city. Low crime rates, no traffic, an excellent community college, great neighbors! Everything we want and need is within reach.

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Godfrey, IL: Needs Some Work Before Recommending

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Attractions6/10

Community6/10

Nightlife5/10

Dining5/10

Shopping5/10

Godfrey, IL is a suburb of St. Louis, and unfortunately for those of us living in Godfrey, we have inherited St. Louis's crime rate and a few other undesirable traits from the bigger city as well. Our educational system has gotten pretty low marks at state and federal level due to excessive dropout rates, poor showing on testing, and low graduation rates. Homes in this area are old and unkempt. The job market is decent only because of the close proximity to the larger city, and we do enjoy decent weather for the most part.

On the plus side and for entertainment, we have the famous St. Louis Zoo, the interactive St. Louis Science Center for kids of all ages to enjoy and learn, and the awesome Gateway Arch, the monument St. Louis is well-known for. Here you can go up into the arch all the way to the top and enjoy a great view. I don't recommend it if you are claustrophobic or afraid of heights though!

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Source: The Godfrey, IL data and statistics displayed above are derived from the 2016 United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).