Gold Beach, OR

Full City Profile · Oregon · Curry County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,455 Population 970/sq mi density
$51,662 Median Income $32,547 per capita
$368,900 Home Value $431,767 Zillow
$1,094 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,662 median income, 10.5% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.6 / 5.0
$368,900 home value, $1,094/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Gold Beach, OR

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,662
31% below
$32,547 per capita
Home Value
$368,900
31% above
Zillow: $431,767
Median Rent
$1,094/mo
6% below
26.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
91.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.5%
192% above
11.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

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)

Income
69%
Home Value
131%
Rent
94%
Poverty
95%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
292%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gold Beach a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 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 10.5% (192% 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 $431,767. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 75.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,455
Median Age53.9 yrs
Density970/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

C+
Median Income$51,662
Per Capita$32,547
Unemployment10.5%
Poverty11.8%
County GDP$964M
Avg Weekly Wage$953

Housing

C+
Home Value$368,900
Rent$1,094
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$431,767
Housing Units1,347
Rent Burden26.5%

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,473/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain75.2 in/yr
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.
20.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 122 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.