Median Income
$66,500
12% lower than US avg
Home Value
$240,000
15% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
5.1%
85% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$870
25% lower than US avg
Unemployment
6.5%
81% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
13.5%
9% higher than US avg
How Gold River Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,246
Median Age56.4 yrs
Density296/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,500
Per Capita$44,600
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty13.5%
Commute26 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$240,000
Rent$870
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units610
Rent Burden11.5%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation525 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+34.7%
Graduate+3.7%
Is Gold River a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Gold River receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Gold River offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Gold River is $66,500, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 13.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Gold River is $240,000, 15% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $870 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
5.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 34.7% have completed high school.
Gold River has a population of 1,246 with a density of 296 people per square mile. The median age is 56.4 years, 45% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.8%), with 2.4% Asian.
Population
1,246
Total Population
2021 Census
56.4yrs
Median Age
45% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Gold River vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.4% |
| 20% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 4.4% |
Social Characteristics
Gold River vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Gold River is $66,500, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
Income: Gold River vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $66,500 |
| 12% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $44,600 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 6.5% |
| 81% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 13.5% |
| 9% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 70.3% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
The median home value in Gold River is $240,000, 15% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $870 (25% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $240,000 |
| 15% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $870 |
| 25% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 11.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 83.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 16.4% |
| Housing Units | 610 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Gold River vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Gold River vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.7809°N, 126.0501°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |