Golden Gate, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Collier County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
28,767 Population 7,357/sq mi density
$64,767 Median Income $25,843 per capita
$365,400 Home Value $548,175 Zillow
$1,641 Median Rent 38.8% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$64,767 median income, 3.7% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$365,400 home value, $1,641/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Golden Gate, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$64,767
14% below
$25,843 per capita
Home Value
$365,400
30% above
Zillow: $548,175
Median Rent
$1,641/mo
41% above
38.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
79.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
14.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
76°F

How Golden Gate Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
86%
Home Value
130%
Rent
141%
Poverty
73%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
103%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Golden Gate a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Golden Gate residents earn a median household income of $64,767 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,843. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,444 business establishments, including 951 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Golden Gate is $365,400 , 30% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $548,175. Median rent is $1,641/month, with 38.8% 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 1986.

Education

13.3% of adults in Golden Gate hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 79.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Golden Gate has an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population28,767
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density7,357/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born50.4%
Veterans2.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,767
Per Capita$25,843
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$36,077M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308

Housing

B
Home Value$365,400
Rent$1,641
Ownership54.4%
Zillow$548,175
Housing Units8,971
Rent Burden38.8%

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes13.6%
Smoking14.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death6,600/100K

Climate

Avg Temp76°F
Rain49.6 in/yr
Elevation12 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+79.0%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations85
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Golden Gate was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Southwest Florida International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.531 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
50.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 951 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.