At a Glance
Median Income
$47,500
$28,619 per capita
Home Value
$145,800
Zillow: $296,451
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
32.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15.8% smoking rate
How Golinda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Golinda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Golinda a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Golinda residents earn a median household income of $47,500 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,619. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 32.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,039 business establishments, including 607 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Golinda is $145,800 , 48% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,451. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
23.3% of adults in Golinda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golinda has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C).
Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 53.
Data Overview
People
Population771
Median Age45.6 yrs
Density185/mi²
Male / Female43% / 58%
Foreign Born15.3%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,500
Per Capita$28,619
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty32.6%
County GDP$18,479M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,161
Housing
A+
Home Value$145,800
Rent
Ownership92.6%
Zillow$296,451
Housing Units379
Rent Burden17.5%
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI53 (Moderate)
Elevation451 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 34%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Golinda was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Waco Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
15.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 607 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.