Gold River, BC

Full City Profile · British Columbia

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

1,246 Population 296/sq mi density

$66,500 Median Income $44,600 per capita

$240,000 Home Value

$870 Median Rent 11.5% income on rent

45°F Avg Temperature

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$66,500 median income, 6.5% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$240,000 home value, $870/mo rent

C+

Safety

2.5 / 5.0

Education

1.4 / 5.0

5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Gold River, BC

At a Glance

Median Income

$66,500

12% below

$44,600 per capita

Home Value

$240,000

15% below

Median Rent

$870/mo

25% below

11.5% of income on rent

Bachelor's Degree+

5.1%

85% below

34.7% high school+

Unemployment

6.5%

81% above

13.5% poverty rate

Avg Temperature

45°F

How Gold River Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Gold River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income

88%

Home Value

85%

Rent

75%

Poverty

109%

Bachelor's

15%

Unemployment

181%

Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Gold River 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 River residents earn a median household income of $66,500 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $44,600. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 39 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Gold River is $240,000 , 15% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $870/month, with 11.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

5.1% of adults in Gold River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 34.7% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Gold River has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 106.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,246

Median Age56.4 yrs

Density296/mi²

Male / Female53% / 47%

Economy

Median Income$66,500

Per Capita$44,600

Unemployment6.5%

Poverty13.5%

Avg Weekly Wage$858

Housing

A+

Home Value$240,000

Rent$870

Ownership83.6%

Housing Units610

Rent Burden11.5%

Crime

C+

Property3,500/100K

Burglary484/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F

Rain106.1 in/yr

Elevation525 ft

Education

Bachelor's+5.1%

High School+34.7%

Graduate+3.7%

Community

Commute26 min