At a Glance
Median Income
$37,330
$24,291 per capita
Home Value
$88,400
Zillow: $144,859
Median Rent
$1,371/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.7%
74.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
27.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
17.8% smoking rate
How Goodrich Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goodrich's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goodrich 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
Goodrich residents earn a median household income of $37,330 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,291. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goodrich is $88,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,859. Median rent is $1,371/month, with 51.0% 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 1976.
Education
15.7% of adults in Goodrich hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% below the national average).
74.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goodrich has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population326
Median Age32.5 yrs
Density459/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.2%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$37,330
Per Capita$24,291
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty27.0%
County GDP$1,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$978
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,400
Rent$1,371
Ownership58.7%
Zillow$144,859
Housing Units168
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.3%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death13,398/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation113 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.7%
High School+74.9%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Goodrich was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Conroe/North Houston Regional (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.2% of the population has a disability.
13.2% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.