At a Glance
Median Income
$92,604
$52,087 per capita
Home Value
$289,600
Zillow: $290,656
Median Rent
$768/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
659/100K
3,840/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
73.2%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.6%
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
27°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Goldstream Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goldstream's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goldstream a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goldstream residents earn a median household income of $92,604 , which is 23% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,087. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,441 business establishments, including 247 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goldstream is $289,600 , 3% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,656. Median rent is $768/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 102.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Goldstream reports 659 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 73% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,840/100K.
Education
73.2% of adults in Goldstream hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(117% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goldstream has an average annual temperature of 27°F (-3°C).
Winters average -8°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 14.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 21.
Data Overview
People
Population3,238
Median Age44.5 yrs
Density38/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$92,604
Per Capita$52,087
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$7,891M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,340
Housing
A+
Home Value$289,600
Rent$768
Ownership78.3%
Zillow$290,656
Housing Units1,709
Rent Burden24.5%
Crime
F
Violent659/100K
Property3,840/100K
Health
Obesity33.6%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp27°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain14.6 in/yr
AQI21 (Good)
Elevation1,561 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+73.2%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+35.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 44%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Goldstream was built in 1986.
23.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Fairbanks International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
2.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 247 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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