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Goldsboro, PA

Full City Profile · Pennsylvania · Dauphin County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,004 Population 2,231/sq mi density
$84,643 Median Income $39,232 per capita
$214,900 Home Value $257,494 Zillow
$993 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
95 Violent Crime/100K 95 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$84,643 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$214,900 home value, $993/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
95 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Goldsboro, PA

At a Glance

Median Income
$84,643
13% above
$39,232 per capita
Home Value
$214,900
24% below
Zillow: $257,494
Median Rent
$993/mo
15% below
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
95/100K
75% below
95/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
41% below
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
36% above
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
113%
Home Value
76%
Rent
85%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
25%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goldsboro a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.4% (33% 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.

Safety & Crime

Goldsboro reports 95 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 75% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 95/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,004
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density2,231/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$84,643
Per Capita$39,232
Unemployment2.4%
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%

Crime

F
Violent95/100K
Property95/100K

Health

Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death8,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.2 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 208 Mbps.
There are 716 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 26 fatal vehicle crashes.