Goldendale, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Klickitat County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
3,458 Population 1,168/sq mi density
$41,621 Median Income $35,691 per capita
$194,100 Home Value $317,047 Zillow
$892 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
115 Violent Crime/100K 3,218 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$41,621 median income, 14.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$194,100 home value, $892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Goldendale, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$41,621
45% below
$35,691 per capita
Home Value
$194,100
31% below
Zillow: $317,047
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
115/100K
70% below
3,218/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.9%
56% below
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
14.2%
294% above
18.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

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)

Income
55%
Home Value
69%
Rent
77%
Poverty
151%
Bachelor's
44%
Unemployment
394%
Crime
30%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goldendale a Good Place to Live?

C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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 14.2% (294% 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 $317,047. 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 115 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 70% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,218/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 16.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,458
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density1,168/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

C
Median Income$41,621
Per Capita$35,691
Unemployment14.2%
Poverty18.7%
County GDP$2,329M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,250

Housing

A
Home Value$194,100
Rent$892
Ownership54.8%
Zillow$317,047
Housing Units1,733
Rent Burden33.3%

Crime

F
Violent115/100K
Property3,218/100K

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,486/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain16.5 in/yr
Elevation1,639 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.9%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+6.3%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 44%
Commute20 min
Broadband75.6%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Goldendale was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Columbia Gorge Regional/The Dalles Municipal (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.