At a Glance
Median Income
$27,299
$15,914 per capita
Home Value
$86,800
Zillow: $261,306
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
46.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
705/100K
4,520/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
35.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.8%
24.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
313 sunny days/yr
How Goulding Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goulding's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goulding a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Goulding residents earn a median household income of $27,299 , which is 64% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,914. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 35.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,738 business establishments, including 657 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goulding is $86,800 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $261,306. Median rent is $1,077/month, with 46.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Goulding reports 705 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,520/100K.
Education
8.6% of adults in Goulding hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goulding has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,448
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density2,897/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
D
Median Income$27,299
Per Capita$15,914
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty35.7%
County GDP$24,363M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,159
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,800
Rent$1,077
Ownership40.5%
Zillow$261,306
Housing Units1,194
Rent Burden46.9%
Crime
F
Violent705/100K
Property4,520/100K
Health
Obesity46.8%
Diabetes19.0%
Smoking24.0%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death12,586/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days313/yr
Rain68.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation69 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute26 min
Broadband81.1%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations33
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Goulding was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 657 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 50 fatal vehicle crashes.