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Gouldsboro, PA

Pennsylvania

Gouldsboro is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 671. Residents earn $75,000 per year, which is 0% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
671 Population 261/sq mi density
$75,000 Median Income $56,300 per capita
$231,700 Home Value
$727 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$75,000 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$231,700 home value, $727/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $75,000
0% lower than US avg
Home Value $231,700
18% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.7%
18% lower than US avg
Median Rent $727
37% lower than US avg
Unemployment 3.8%
6% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.9%
84% lower than US avg

How Gouldsboro Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population671
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans15.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$56,300
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.9%
County GDP$9,563M
Commute24 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$231,700
Rent$727
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units490
Rent Burden24.6%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain50.2 in/yr
Sunny Days271/yr
Elevation1,939 ft (591 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.4%
Libraries8

Is Gouldsboro a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Gouldsboro receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Gouldsboro stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Gouldsboro is $75,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Gouldsboro is $231,700, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $727 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Gouldsboro experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. With 271 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Gouldsboro has a population of 671 with a density of 261 people per square mile. The median age is 50.9 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.6%), with 4% Hispanic, 1.6% Black.

Population

671
Total Population
261
People / sq mi
50.9yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
2.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.4%
Female 44.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Gouldsboro vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.4%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.6%
73% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Gouldsboro vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Gouldsboro is $75,000, which is 0% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.

Income: Gouldsboro vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$75,000
0% below US avg
Per Capita Income$56,300
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
IRS Avg AGI$67,833

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.8%
6% above US avg
Poverty Rate1.9%
84% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,684
County GDP$9,563M

Business (County)

Restaurants423
Healthcare351
Retail594
Manufacturing111

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,766
93% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.92%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.4 min
Drive Alone68.5%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home17.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Gouldsboro is $231,700, 18% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $727 (37% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$231,700
18% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$727
37% below US avg
Rent Burden24.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied83.0%
Housing Units490
Median Year Built1966

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,766
93% above US avg
Effective Rate2.92%
Gouldsboro has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.2 inches. The area enjoys 271 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average45.8°F
15% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.2 inches
32% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,939 ft (591 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density261/sq mi
Coordinates41.2457°N, 75.4417°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42089
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 27.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 0.8-point margin. 90.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 49.9%
D 49.1%

Winner: Republican by 0.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.7%
18% below US avg
High School+96.6%
Graduate Degree+15.3%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density261/sq mi
Total Area2.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.4%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities351
Restaurants423
Retail Stores594

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.4 min
Drive Alone68.5%
Public Transit0.7%
Work from Home17.0%

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