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Goldendale, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Klickitat County County
Goldendale, WA
At a Glance
How Goldendale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goldendale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Goldendale a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Goldendale residents earn a median household income of $41,621 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,691. The unemployment rate stands at 7.6% (111% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 819 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goldendale is $194,100 , 31% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $306,185. Median rent is $892/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Goldendale reports 257 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 32% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,133/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.9% of adults in Goldendale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (56% below the national average). 91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goldendale has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 311 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.