At a Glance
Median Income
$140,313
$44,548 per capita
Home Value
$376,200
Zillow: $427,116
Violent Crime
516/100K
3,615/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
0.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Golden Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Golden Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Golden Beach a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Golden Beach residents earn a median household income of $140,313 , which is 87% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,548. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,022 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Golden Beach is $376,200 , 33% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,116. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Golden Beach reports 516 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 36% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,615/100K.
Education
32.9% of adults in Golden Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% below the national average).
95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golden Beach has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,953
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density1,043/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$140,313
Per Capita$44,548
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty0.6%
County GDP$6,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,176
Housing
A+
Home Value$376,200
Rent
Ownership97.5%
Zillow$427,116
Housing Units1,426
Rent Burden28.7%
Crime
F
Violent516/100K
Property3,615/100K
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,742/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation92 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute45 min
Broadband98.3%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Golden Beach was built in 1978.
17.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is St Mary's County Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.377 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
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