At a Glance
Median Income
$39,592
$27,644 per capita
Home Value
$189,300
Zillow: $289,166
Median Rent
$950/mo
19.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.8%
68.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.3%
13.8% smoking rate
How Goldston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goldston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goldston 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
Goldston residents earn a median household income of $39,592 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,644. 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 2,182 business establishments, including 119 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goldston is $189,300 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $289,166. Median rent is $950/month, with 19.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
15.8% of adults in Goldston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
68.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 48.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population367
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density346/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$39,592
Per Capita$27,644
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,919M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
B+
Home Value$189,300
Rent$950
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$289,166
Housing Units139
Rent Burden19.5%
Health
Obesity29.3%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,552/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain48.9 in/yr
Elevation404 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.8%
High School+68.3%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute30 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Goldston was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.496 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 119 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.