Goldsboro, North Carolina
Among the top 6% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 38% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 48% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 4% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 94% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade D, better than 19% of US places
- top 5% for commute time
- top 16% for walkability
- bottom 1% for property crime
Goldsboro is a mid-size city in North Carolina with about 34,000 residents. It grades A for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include commute time, walkability, and annual snowfall. It rates lower on violent crime and property crime.
Official websitegoldsboronc.gov (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Wet
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68%58%clearovercast
Precipitation 5.4 in3.5 in
oppressive 84%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$44k18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 38% of US places
Home Value$162k50th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$940better than 47% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 54% of US places
Property Tax Rate0.99%better than 51% of US places
Income Tax4.50%better than 61% of US places
Sales Tax7.00%better than 60% of US places
Estimated total tax burden10.43%better than 41% of US places
Unemployment7.5%better than 23% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)44°F79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)81°F80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation52.3 in85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall2.0 inbetter than 74% of US places
Sunny Days228 daysbetter than 43% of US places
Summer Humidity71°Fbetter than 11% of US places
Comfortable Days86 daysbetter than 61% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk64.0better than 52% of US places
Air Quality46 AQIbetter than 52% of US places
School Quality36.3better than 9% of US places
Violent Crime2655/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Property Crime5132/100kbetter than 1% of US places
Community
Population33,56696th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age36.729th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5690th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9542nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1238th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)34.1%11th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)54.4%97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.1%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)1.8%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.6%68th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time17 minbetter than 95% of US places
Walkability9.4/20better than 84% of US places
Airport Distance57 mibetter than 63% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access83.8%better than 41% of US places
Amenities Nearby36.05better than 32% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 25% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Goldsboro an affordable place to live?
- Goldsboro is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 38% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Goldsboro?
- The median home value in Goldsboro is $162k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Goldsboro?
- Median household income in Goldsboro is $44k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Goldsboro?
- Median gross rent in Goldsboro is $940 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Goldsboro safe?
- Goldsboro is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2655/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 5132/100k.
- What is the weather like in Goldsboro?
- Goldsboro averages 81°F in July and 44°F in January, with 52.3 in of annual precipitation and about 228 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Goldsboro?
- Public-school quality in Goldsboro is below average, scoring better than 9% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Goldsboro?
- The average one-way commute in Goldsboro is 17 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)