Goldston, NC

North Carolina · Metropolitan Area

Goldston is a small town in North Carolina with a population of 367. Residents earn $39,592 per year, which is 47% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
367 Population 346/sq mi density
$39,592 Median Income $27,644 per capita
$189,300 Home Value $262,502 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 19.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,592 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$189,300 home value, $950/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $39,592
47% lower than US avg
Home Value $189,300
33% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.8%
53% lower than US avg
Median Rent $950
18% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 29.3%
9% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.3%
98% lower than US avg

How Goldston Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population367
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density346/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 96%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$39,592
Per Capita$27,644
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.3%
County GDP$2,919M
Commute30 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$189,300
Rent$950
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$262,502
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity29.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.5%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation404 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+68.3%
School Score5.46

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute30 min
Broadband76.4%
EV Stations1
Libraries3

Is Goldston a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Goldston receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Goldston offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Goldston is $39,592, 47% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Goldston is $189,300, 33% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 68.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Goldston enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Goldston has a population of 367 with a density of 346 people per square mile. The median age is 38.5 years, 1% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.2%).

Population

367
Total Population
346
People / sq mi
38.5yrs
Median Age
1% below US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.3%
Female 50.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Goldston vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Goldston vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Goldston is $39,592, which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Goldston vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$39,592
47% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,644
Avg Weekly Wage$998
IRS Avg AGI$125,177

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.3%
98% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,182
County GDP$2,919M

Business (County)

Restaurants119
Healthcare163
Retail189
Manufacturing71

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,662
62% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.99%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.3 min
Drive Alone50.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Goldston is $189,300, 33% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $950 (18% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $262,502.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$189,300
33% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$262,502

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$950
18% below US avg
Rent Burden19.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$932
1 Bedroom$981
2 Bedrooms$1,161
3 Bedrooms$1,499
4 Bedrooms$1,780

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,662
62% above US avg
Effective Rate2.99%
In Goldston, 29.3% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 27.5% report depression. 19.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Goldston vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity29.3%
9% below US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.0%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity19.6%
Depression27.5%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress11.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate68.9%
Checkup Rate77.1%
Premature Death7,552/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access72.8%
Healthcare Facilities163

Crime Rates: Goldston vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Safety Score

Goldston has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall1.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation404 ft (123 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density346/sq mi
Coordinates35.5934°N, 79.3260°W
County FIPS37037
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 15.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 12.5-point margin. 76.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.2%
D 55.7%

Winner: Democrat by 12.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.8%
53% below US avg
High School+68.3%
School Test Score5.46
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density346/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access76.4%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities163
Restaurants119
Retail Stores189

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.3 min
Drive Alone50.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.2%

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