At a Glance
Median Income
$95,296
$34,055 per capita
Home Value
$430,000
Zillow: $466,829
Median Rent
$1,617/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
211/100K
1,688/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.4%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
6.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.3%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
226 sunny days/yr
How Gold Bar Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gold Bar's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gold Bar a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gold Bar residents earn a median household income of $95,296 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,055. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 82,150 business establishments, including 6,697 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gold Bar is $430,000 , 53% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $466,829. Median rent is $1,617/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Gold Bar reports 211 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,688/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.4% of adults in Gold Bar hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gold Bar has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 226 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population2,396
Median Age34.2 yrs
Density2,260/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$95,296
Per Capita$34,055
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$477,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,544
Housing
A
Home Value$430,000
Rent$1,617
Ownership83.9%
Zillow$466,829
Housing Units850
Rent Burden29.7%
Crime
F
Violent211/100K
Property1,688/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault42/100K
Burglary675/100K
Health
Obesity33.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death5,529/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days226/yr
Rain68.3 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation201 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+12.4%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 74%
Commute47 min
Broadband84.4%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries78
Did You Know?
The median home in Gold Bar was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Seattle Paine Field International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 6,697 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 146 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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