At a Glance
Median Income
$51,662
$32,547 per capita
Home Value
$368,900
Zillow: $429,763
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
26.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
2,171/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
257 sunny days/yr
How Gold Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gold Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gold Beach a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gold Beach residents earn a median household income of $51,662 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,547. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 920 business establishments, including 122 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gold Beach is $368,900 , 31% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,763. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 26.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Gold Beach reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,171/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.1% of adults in Gold Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
91.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gold Beach has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population2,455
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density970/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$51,662
Per Capita$32,547
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$964M
Avg Weekly Wage$953
Housing
C+
Home Value$368,900
Rent$1,094
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$429,763
Housing Units1,347
Rent Burden26.5%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property2,171/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary266/100K
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days257/yr
Rain75.2 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation42 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+91.5%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute13 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Gold Beach was founded in 1853.
The median home in Gold Beach was built in 1974.
18.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Southwest Oregon Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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