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Goldfield, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Esmeralda County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
231 Population 156/sq mi density
$121,094 Median Income $42,263 per capita
$86,300 Home Value $162,292 Zillow
53°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
132 Violent Crime/100K 660 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$121,094 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
132 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Goldfield, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$121,094
61% above
$42,263 per capita
Home Value
$86,300
69% below
Zillow: $162,292
Violent Crime
132/100K
65% below
660/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
0% below
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
19.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
318 sunny days/yr

How Goldfield Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
161%
Home Value
31%
Poverty
34%
Bachelor's
100%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goldfield a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Goldfield residents earn a median household income of $121,094 , which is 61% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,263. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Goldfield is $86,300 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $162,292. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.

Safety & Crime

Goldfield reports 132 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 660/100K.

Education

33.7% of adults in Goldfield hold a bachelor's degree or higher (0% below the national average). 88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Goldfield has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population231
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density156/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans18.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$121,094
Per Capita$42,263
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty4.2%
County GDP$47M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185

Housing

A+
Home Value$86,300
Rent
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$162,292
Housing Units207
Rent Burden51.0%

Crime

F
Violent132/100K
Property660/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.9%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days318/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,636 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.7%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 82% / D 16%
Commute22 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Goldfield was founded in 1902.
The median home in Goldfield was built in 1979.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (151 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.