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18 discussions from residents and visitors

Matthew Stewart

Job market in Goldsboro for tech?

Hey folks, Crime rate is something to consider -Goldsboro sits at 783.3 per 100K. The median home value here is around $173,700, which is actually reasonable. It's a a smaller city city with about 33,448 people. Median household income is $47,005, which feels on the lower side for the area. You can ...

5 replies 25 upvotes jobs
Mason Price

What Goldsboro does better than anywhere else

I'm retired and Homes are going for about $173,700 on average. It's a a smaller city city with about 33,448 people. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The suburbs are where most families end up. Should I be concerned? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The suburbs ...

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sd_hailey

Worst things about Goldsboro nobody talks about

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Goldsboro sits at 783.3 per 100K. With a population of 33,448, Goldsboro is a smaller city. The median home value here is around $173,700, which is actually reasonable. Median household income i...

5 replies 6 upvotes best-worst
Ashley G.

Is Goldsboro still affordable?

Been meaning to ask this. We're a young couple and The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. With a population of 33,448, Goldsboro is a smaller city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Thoughts? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. Property taxes are high but you get good...

1 replies 21 upvotes housing
Isla

Best coffee shops in Goldsboro?

Homes are going for about $173,700 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. What would you do? The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Ashley G.

Goldsboro job market vs Los Angeles

There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Anyone in a similar situation?

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Daniel Edwards

Dog-friendly places in Goldsboro?

The median home value here is around $173,700, which is actually reasonable. Homes are going for about $173,700 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Should I be concerned? The food sc...

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Emily B.

Career opportunities in Goldsboro, NC

Hey folks, It's a a smaller city city with about 33,448 people. Crime rate is something to consider -Goldsboro sits at 783.3 per 100K. With a population of 33,448, Goldsboro is a smaller city. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $173,700, which is...

0 replies 15 upvotes jobs
Kai Wilson

Is Goldsboro worth moving to in 2026?

Just moved here 3 months ago and It's a a smaller city city with about 33,448 people. The unemployment rate is 3.7%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end up. The cit...

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Carson Campbell

Is Goldsboro a good place to live?

You can expect to pay around $956 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. The suburbs are where most families end up. What do you all think? The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Ian Hall

How is Goldsboro for outdoor activities?

Hey folks, Household incomes average around $47,005 in Goldsboro. Homes are going for about $173,700 on average. You can expect to pay around $956 for rent here. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush...

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Ruby Kim

Unpopular opinion about Goldsboro

Alright, I'm a college student here and Homes are going for about $173,700 on average. Poverty rate is 15.6%, which is higher than I expected. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Worth the trade-offs?

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Wyatt Chavez

Is Goldsboro walkable?

Longtime lurker here, Poverty rate is 15.6%, which is higher than I expected. Would love some local perspective.

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sd_emmett

How is Goldsboro for outdoor activities?

Hey everyone, I relocated for work and The median home value here is around $173,700, which is actually reasonable. The city has invested a lot in new development. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Is this normal for Goldsboro? The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Matthew Stewart

Rent vs buy in Goldsboro -what makes sense?

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The median home value here is around $173,700, which is actually reasonable. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Anyone in a similar situation?

14 replies 10 upvotes housing
Kai Wilson

Weekend activities in Goldsboro?

Hey folks, The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Aaliyah Gray

How is the nightlife in Goldsboro?

I work in retail and Rent is about $956/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Goldsboro sits at 783.3 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $956 for rent here. With a population of 33,448, Goldsboro is a smaller city. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit...

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Luca

Best neighborhoods to rent in Goldsboro?

Longtime lurker here, I'm a teacher here and Rent is about $956/month for a decent place. Homes are going for about $173,700 on average. Average temperature is around 63--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $173,700, which is actually reasonable. Public transit needs ...

9 replies 27 upvotes housing
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