At a Glance
Median Income
$41,696
$24,799 per capita
Home Value
$178,100
Zillow: $263,710
Median Rent
$720/mo
35.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.4%
14.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
13.0% smoking rate
How Goliad Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goliad's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goliad a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goliad residents earn a median household income of $41,696 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,799. The unemployment rate stands at 10.4% (189% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 164 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goliad is $178,100 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,710. Median rent is $720/month, with 35.9% 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 1975.
Education
15.3% of adults in Goliad hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goliad has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,551
Median Age39.4 yrs
Density988/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born4.1%
Veterans6.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,696
Per Capita$24,799
Unemployment10.4%
Poverty14.1%
County GDP$355M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,039
Housing
A
Home Value$178,100
Rent$720
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$263,710
Housing Units898
Rent Burden35.9%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,032/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
Elevation200 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+7.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 20%
Commute25 min
Broadband66.9%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Goliad was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Victoria Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.520 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.