At a Glance
Median Income
$121,094
$42,263 per capita
Home Value
$86,300
Zillow: $162,292
Violent Crime
132/100K
660/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.7%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
4.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
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)
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.