At a Glance
Median Income
$63,942
$33,557 per capita
Home Value
$115,900
Zillow: $372,801
Median Rent
$714/mo
19.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.9%
90.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
3.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
13.4% smoking rate
How Goldthwaite Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goldthwaite's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goldthwaite a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goldthwaite residents earn a median household income of $63,942 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,557. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 150 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goldthwaite is $115,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $372,801. Median rent is $714/month, with 19.6% 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 1970.
Education
17.9% of adults in Goldthwaite hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
90.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goldthwaite has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,733
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density858/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,942
Per Capita$33,557
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty3.0%
County GDP$351M
Avg Weekly Wage$832
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,900
Rent$714
Ownership72.0%
Zillow$372,801
Housing Units936
Rent Burden19.6%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,187/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain30.4 in/yr
Elevation1,547 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.9%
High School+90.2%
Graduate+5.6%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute20 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Goldthwaite was founded in 1885.
The median home in Goldthwaite was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Brownwood Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.