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Goulding, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Escambia County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
3,448 Population 2,897/sq mi density
$27,299 Median Income $15,914 per capita
$86,800 Home Value $261,306 Zillow
$1,077 Median Rent 46.9% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
705 Violent Crime/100K 4,520 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$27,299 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$86,800 home value, $1,077/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
705 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Goulding, FL

At a Glance

Median Income
$27,299
64% below
$15,914 per capita
Home Value
$86,800
69% below
Zillow: $261,306
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
7% below
46.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
705/100K
86% above
4,520/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
35.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.8%
46% above
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)

Income
36%
Home Value
31%
Rent
93%
Poverty
288%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
186%
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.