Living in Goulds, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Goulds · Census data 2020–2024
Goulds has 14,425 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $61,735 (17% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $481,200, the median rent is $1,423/month.
Goulds at a glance
- Population
- 14,425
- Median age
- 39.3State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $61,735State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $481,200State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,423/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 56.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.3%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Goulds a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Florida median; home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in December to March.
Cost of living in Goulds
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Goulds the median home value is $481,200, 45% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,423 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,227 a month in housing costs.
Goulds median household income
The median household income in Goulds is $61,735 and the income per person is $24,122. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Goulds: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,629
- Owner-occupied
- 56.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.9%
- Vacant
- 6.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.31
Goulds demographics
- Population
- 14,425
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 4,347
- Foreign-born
- 36.2%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Goulds ›
Education in Goulds
15.3% of adults 25 and older in Goulds have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Goulds
- Unemployment rate
- 7.5%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 4.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.6%
- Public transit
- 3.3%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Goulds vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goulds | 14,425 | $61,735 | $481,200 | $1,423 |
| Princeton | 42,625 | $83,426 | $426,900 | $1,647 |
| South Miami Heights | 38,766 | $65,417 | $407,100 | $1,605 |
| West Perrine | 11,162 | $66,997 | $411,500 | $1,488 |
| Cutler Bay | 45,070 | $89,244 | $472,700 | $1,978 |
| Naranja | 15,796 | $53,984 | $372,100 | $1,713 |
| Richmond West | 35,593 | $101,970 | $489,100 | $2,644 |
| Palmetto Estates | 16,129 | $82,064 | $445,900 | $1,948 |
| Homestead Base | 1,125 | $7,969 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Goulds, FL?
The median household income in Goulds is $61,735, 17% 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 Goulds?
The median home value in Goulds is $481,200, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Goulds?
The median gross rent in Goulds is $1,423 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Goulds, FL a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Florida median; home values 34% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes; unemployment of 7.5%; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Goulds?
The median age in Goulds is 39.3 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Goulds?
The average commute to work in Goulds is 35 minutes; 4.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Goulds?
The unemployment rate in Goulds is 7.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Goulds?
15.3% of adults in Goulds 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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