At a Glance
Median Income
$47,500
$28,680 per capita
Home Value
$299,000
Zillow: $452,598
Median Rent
$1,400/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,103/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.8%
93.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.6%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.7%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
260 sunny days/yr
How Gold Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gold Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gold Hill a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gold Hill residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,680. The unemployment rate stands at 1.6% (56% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,806 business establishments, including 231 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gold Hill is $299,000 , 6% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $452,598. Median rent is $1,400/month, with 51.0% 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 1976.
Safety & Crime
Gold Hill reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,103/100K.
Education
11.8% of adults in Gold Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
93.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gold Hill has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population1,264
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,663/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$28,680
Unemployment1.6%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$3,924M
Avg Weekly Wage$945
Housing
B
Home Value$299,000
Rent$1,400
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$452,598
Housing Units545
Rent Burden51.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,103/100K
Health
Obesity33.7%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,791/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain31.3 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,262 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+93.1%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband89.5%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Gold Hill was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Rogue Valley International - Medford (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.472 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 231 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
546 declared natural disasters on record.
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