At a Glance
Median Income
$84,643
$39,232 per capita
Home Value
$214,900
Zillow: $257,494
Median Rent
$993/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
How Goldsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goldsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goldsboro a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goldsboro residents earn a median household income of $84,643 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,232. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,552 business establishments, including 716 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goldsboro is $214,900 , 24% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $257,494. Median rent is $993/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
20.0% of adults in Goldsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goldsboro has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population1,004
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density2,231/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,643
Per Capita$39,232
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$28,909M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,308
Housing
A+
Home Value$214,900
Rent$993
Ownership91.0%
Zillow$257,494
Housing Units320
Rent Burden31.1%
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation381 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute25 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed208 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Goldsboro was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Harrisburg International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.