Golden Gate, Florida
Among the top 6% of US places for weather.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 46% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 39% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 89% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 77% of US places
- top 3% for comfortable days
- top 4% for park & nature access
- bottom 4% for summer humidity
Golden Gate is a mid-size city in Florida with about 29,000 residents. It grades A for weather and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include comfortable days, park & nature access, and estimated total tax burden. It rates lower on monthly rent and summer humidity.
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Mild winters · Wet
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warm
hot
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83%76%clearovercast
Precipitation 10.1 in2.3 in
oppressive 99%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$55kbetter than 19% of US places
Home Value$323k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$1kbetter than 16% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 31% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.45%better than 92% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden4.65%better than 95% of US places
Unemployment4.5%better than 44% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)65°F99th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)83°F91st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation61.3 in96th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.0 inbetter than 94% of US places
Sunny Days292 daysbetter than 94% of US places
Summer Humidity73°Fbetter than 4% of US places
Comfortable Days140 daysbetter than 97% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk72.7better than 39% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 54% of US places
School Quality51.4better than 38% of US places
Violent Crime900/100kbetter than 41% of US places
Property Crime775/100kbetter than 57% of US places
Community
Population29,40095th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.625th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6798th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0869th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2551st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)18.3%7th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)14.2%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)66.4%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.1%55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.1%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 70% of US places
Walkability7.6/20better than 69% of US places
Airport Distance25 mibetter than 85% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access89.2%better than 61% of US places
Amenities Nearby45.24better than 37% of US places
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 96% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Golden Gate an affordable place to live?
- Golden Gate is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $55k, better than 19% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Golden Gate?
- The median home value in Golden Gate is $323k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Golden Gate?
- Median household income in Golden Gate is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Golden Gate?
- Median gross rent in Golden Gate is $1k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Golden Gate safe?
- Golden Gate is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 900/100k (better than 41%). Property crime is 775/100k.
- What is the weather like in Golden Gate?
- Golden Gate averages 83°F in July and 65°F in January, with 61.3 in of annual precipitation and about 292 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Golden Gate?
- Public-school quality in Golden Gate is below average, scoring better than 38% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Golden Gate?
- The average one-way commute in Golden Gate is 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)