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Godley, TX
City in Johnson County, Texas.
Population
2,809
Land area
3.9sq mi
People per sq mi
726
ZIP codes
0
Godley and its ZIP codes
Godley at a glance
- Godley is about 6.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $110,417 a year, 41% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $372,300 (31% above Texas) and median rent is $2,038 a month.
Local data for Godley, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Godley, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$110,417
Poverty rate
7.6%
Median home value
$372,300
Median rent
$2,038/mo
Homeownership
84.4%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
34.2
Average commute
35.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (454), Irish Americans (222), German Americans (142).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Johnson County. PPP loans are for Godley.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,667
60,969 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,879
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.1B
FY 2026, $6,361 per person
How people get to work
Godley, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.7%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home10.2%
Average one-way commute: 35.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Godley, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
821
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
510
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 34°F
36.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Godley, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.1%
U.S. 33.3% -2.2 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.6%
U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts
Cities near Godley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CressonCity | 5.4 mi | 11.6 |
| JoshuaCity | 8.8 mi | 8.9 |
| BurlesonCity | 9.5 mi | 29.2 |
| DeCordovaCity | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| CleburneCity | 10 mi | 33.2 |
| Pecan PlantationCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 7.4 |
| Cross TimberTown | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| CrowleyCity | 12 mi | 7.5 |
| KeeneCity | 13 mi | 5.2 |
| BriaroaksCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Stockton BendCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Canyon CreekCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.4 |
| BenbrookCity | 15 mi | 10.8 |
| GranburyCity | 16 mi | 17.2 |
| Coyote FlatsCity | 16 mi | 1.8 |
| AledoCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Godley, TX in?
- Godley is in Johnson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Godley, TX?
- About 2,809 people live in Godley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Godley?
- Nearby places include Cresson (5.4 mi), Joshua (8.8 mi), Burleson (9.5 mi), DeCordova (10 mi), Cleburne (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023