At a Glance
Median Income
$75,000
$56,300 per capita
Home Value
$231,700
Zillow: $301,062
Median Rent
$727/mo
24.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.7%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
26.9% smoking rate
How Gouldsboro Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gouldsboro's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gouldsboro a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gouldsboro residents earn a median household income of $75,000 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,300. The unemployment rate stands at 6.7% (86% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,684 business establishments, including 423 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gouldsboro is $231,700 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $301,062. Median rent is $727/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
27.7% of adults in Gouldsboro hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(18% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population671
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density261/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans15.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,000
Per Capita$56,300
Unemployment6.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$9,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,030
Housing
A+
Home Value$231,700
Rent$727
Ownership83.0%
Zillow$301,062
Housing Units490
Rent Burden24.6%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking26.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,567/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,939 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.7%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute24 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Gouldsboro was built in 1966.
17.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Pocono Mountains Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 423 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.