Living in Goldstream, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Goldstream · Census data 2020–2024
Goldstream has 3,294 residents with a median age of 41.2. The median household income is $103,589 (12% higher than the Alaska median), the median home value is $289,600, the median rent is $847/month.
Goldstream at a glance
- Population
- 3,294
- Median age
- 41.2State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $103,589State: $92,788
- Median home value
- $289,600State: $352,900
- Median rent
- $847/moState: $1,419
- Homeowners
- 82.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 68.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Goldstream a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Alaska median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May to August.
Cost of living in Goldstream
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Goldstream the median home value is $289,600, 13% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $847 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,980 a month in housing costs.
Goldstream median household income
The median household income in Goldstream is $103,589 and the income per person is $56,825. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Goldstream: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,807
- Owner-occupied
- 82.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.7%
- Vacant
- 13.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.11
Goldstream demographics
- Population
- 3,294
- Median age
- 41.2
- Under 18
- 18.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 1,558
- Foreign-born
- 8.5%
- Veterans
- 3.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Goldstream ›
Education in Goldstream
68.6% of adults 25 and older in Goldstream have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 28.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Goldstream
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Drive alone
- 62.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.3%
Goldstream vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldstream | 3,294 | $103,589 | $289,600 | $847 |
| Ester | 2,752 | $53,272 | $255,400 | $1,208 |
| College | 11,924 | $83,895 | $297,500 | $1,454 |
| Farmers Loop | 4,954 | $109,950 | $279,800 | $1,406 |
| Chena Ridge | 5,881 | $133,775 | $395,500 | $1,110 |
| South Van Horn | 572 | $73,214 | $41,500 | — |
| Fairbanks | 32,083 | $73,534 | $268,400 | $1,496 |
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What is the median household income in Goldstream, AK?
The median household income in Goldstream is $103,589, 12% higher than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Goldstream?
The median home value in Goldstream is $289,600, compared with $352,900 in Alaska.
How much is rent in Goldstream?
The median gross rent in Goldstream is $847 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Goldstream, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Alaska median; home values 18% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Goldstream?
The median age in Goldstream is 41.2 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Goldstream?
The average commute to work in Goldstream is 27 minutes; 18.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Goldstream?
The unemployment rate in Goldstream is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Goldstream?
68.6% of adults in Goldstream have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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