At a Glance
Median Income
$53,281
$29,330 per capita
Home Value
$179,800
Zillow: $249,881
Median Rent
$1,252/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.2%
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
15.2%
4.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.8%
17.9% smoking rate
How Gouldtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gouldtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gouldtown a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gouldtown residents earn a median household income of $53,281 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,330. The unemployment rate stands at 15.2% (322% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,763 business establishments, including 243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gouldtown is $179,800 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,881. Median rent is $1,252/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
11.2% of adults in Gouldtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(67% below the national average).
80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gouldtown has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population1,555
Median Age39.7 yrs
Density549/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,281
Per Capita$29,330
Unemployment15.2%
Poverty4.1%
County GDP$8,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
A+
Home Value$179,800
Rent$1,252
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$249,881
Housing Units709
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity44.8%
Diabetes14.3%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death10,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation82 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.2%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute27 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Gouldtown was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.