Goldsmith, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Ector County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
215 Population 672/sq mi density
$89,464 Median Income $45,265 per capita
$110,900 Home Value $394,104 Zillow
$1,433 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,464 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,900 home value, $1,433/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Goldsmith, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,464
19% above
$45,265 per capita
Home Value
$110,900
61% below
Zillow: $394,104
Median Rent
$1,433/mo
23% above
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
21% below
84.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
21.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How Goldsmith Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
119%
Home Value
39%
Rent
123%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
79%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Goldsmith a Good Place to Live?

A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Goldsmith residents earn a median household income of $89,464 , which is 19% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $45,265. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,285 business establishments, including 356 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Goldsmith is $110,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $394,104. Median rent is $1,433/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

26.5% of adults in Goldsmith hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below the national average). 84.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Goldsmith has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population215
Median Age42.2 yrs
Density672/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$89,464
Per Capita$45,265
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$16,516M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,443

Housing

A+
Home Value$110,900
Rent$1,433
Ownership68.7%
Zillow$394,104
Housing Units107
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking21.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death12,481/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation3,154 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+8.0%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed168 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Goldsmith was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Midland International Air And Space Port (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 168 Mbps.
There are 356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.