At a Glance
Median Income
$58,291
$24,955 per capita
Home Value
$415,100
Zillow: $557,022
Median Rent
$1,104/mo
34.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
288/100K
4,188/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%
77.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
17.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
75°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Goulds Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Goulds's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Goulds 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
Goulds residents earn a median household income of $58,291 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,955. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123,309 business establishments, including 6,356 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Goulds is $415,100 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $557,022. Median rent is $1,104/month, with 34.9% 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 1988.
Safety & Crime
Goulds reports 288 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 24% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,188/100K.
Education
17.3% of adults in Goulds hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(49% below the national average).
77.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Goulds has an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C).
Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population12,019
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density4,130/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,291
Per Capita$24,955
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty17.1%
County GDP$260,837M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,492
Housing
C+
Home Value$415,100
Rent$1,104
Ownership50.2%
Zillow$557,022
Housing Units4,212
Rent Burden34.9%
Crime
F
Violent288/100K
Property4,188/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death6,314/100K
Climate
Avg Temp75°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain66.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation9 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.3%
High School+77.0%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute39 min
Broadband89.0%
Internet Speed167 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Goulds was built in 1988.
The nearest airport is Miami International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.516 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 167 Mbps.
There are 6,356 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 290 fatal vehicle crashes.
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