At a Glance
Median Income
$166,250
$88,566 per capita
Home Value
$682,200
Zillow: $608,415
Median Rent
$2,528/mo
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
444/100K
2,395/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
64.7%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
1.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
7.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gold River a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gold River residents earn a median household income of $166,250 , which is 121% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $88,566. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 73,284 business establishments, including 3,301 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gold River is $682,200 , 142% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $608,415. Median rent is $2,528/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1991.
Safety & Crime
Gold River reports 444 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 17% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,395/100K.
Education
64.7% of adults in Gold River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(92% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gold River has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population7,661
Median Age53.8 yrs
Density2,880/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$166,250
Per Capita$88,566
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty1.6%
County GDP$135,538M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,541
Housing
A
Home Value$682,200
Rent$2,528
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$608,415
Housing Units3,736
Rent Burden27.6%
Crime
F
Violent444/100K
Property2,395/100K
Health
Obesity23.8%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking7.4%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain19.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation115 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+64.7%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+31.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 58%
Commute26 min
Broadband97.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Gold River was built in 1991.
34.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sacramento International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 3,301 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 204 fatal vehicle crashes.