Living in Goldenrod, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Goldenrod · Census data 2020–2024
Goldenrod has 12,878 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $67,563 (9% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $358,700, the median rent is $1,734/month.
Goldenrod at a glance
- Population
- 12,878
- Median age
- 31.8State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $67,563State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $358,700State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,734/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 47.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 38.4%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Goldenrod a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 9% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Goldenrod
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Goldenrod the median home value is $358,700, 8% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,734 per month, which is 34.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,915 a month in housing costs.
Goldenrod median household income
The median household income in Goldenrod is $67,563 and the income per person is $36,375. 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Goldenrod: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,894
- Owner-occupied
- 47.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.2%
- Vacant
- 6.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.33
Goldenrod demographics
- Population
- 12,878
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 12.7%
- Households
- 5,513
- Foreign-born
- 15%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Goldenrod ›
Education in Goldenrod
38.4% of adults 25 and older in Goldenrod have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 14% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Goldenrod
- Unemployment rate
- 10.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
Goldenrod vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldenrod | 12,878 | $67,563 | $358,700 | $1,734 |
| Winter Park | 30,274 | $105,724 | $731,400 | $1,738 |
| Casselberry | 30,135 | $62,447 | $299,200 | $1,674 |
| Fern Park | 7,981 | $59,428 | $346,900 | $1,612 |
| Union Park | 10,615 | $70,000 | $324,800 | $1,473 |
| Azalea Park | 16,180 | $63,490 | $283,500 | $1,560 |
| Maitland | 19,469 | $97,150 | $523,200 | $2,071 |
| Winter Springs | 38,951 | $92,574 | $378,700 | $1,867 |
| University | 41,902 | $59,852 | $298,900 | $1,445 |
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What is the median household income in Goldenrod, FL?
The median household income in Goldenrod is $67,563, 9% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Goldenrod?
The median home value in Goldenrod is $358,700, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Goldenrod?
The median gross rent in Goldenrod is $1,734 per month, about 34.8% of household income.
Is Goldenrod, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 9% lower than the Florida median; unemployment of 10.3%; a poverty rate of 15.5%.
What is the median age in Goldenrod?
The median age in Goldenrod is 31.8 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Goldenrod?
The average commute to work in Goldenrod is 27 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Goldenrod?
The unemployment rate in Goldenrod is 10.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Goldenrod?
38.4% of adults in Goldenrod 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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