At a Glance
Median Income
$70,701
$34,626 per capita
Home Value
$140,300
Zillow: $84,148
Median Rent
$764/mo
19.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
194/100K
48/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.6%
19.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
317 sunny days/yr
How Golden Meadow Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Golden Meadow's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Golden Meadow a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Golden Meadow residents earn a median household income of $70,701 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,626. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,205 business establishments, including 159 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Golden Meadow is $140,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $84,148. Median rent is $764/month, with 19.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Golden Meadow reports 194 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 48/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
11.9% of adults in Golden Meadow hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golden Meadow has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population1,791
Median Age46.2 yrs
Density731/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,701
Per Capita$34,626
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty12.3%
County GDP$6,287M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,291
Housing
A+
Home Value$140,300
Rent$764
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$84,148
Housing Units1,014
Rent Burden19.7%
Crime
F
Violent194/100K
Property48/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault194/100K
Burglary0/100K
Health
Obesity44.6%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking19.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death10,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days317/yr
Rain66.7 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation-2 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+4.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 18%
Commute25 min
Broadband74.8%
Internet Speed131 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Golden Meadow was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.483 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 131 Mbps.
There are 159 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.