Living in Goldfield, Nevada
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Goldfield · Census data 2020–2024
Goldfield has 376 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $78,580 (about the same as the Nevada median).
Goldfield is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Goldfield at a glance
- Population
- 376
- Median age
- 45.6State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $78,580State: $78,260
- Homeowners
- 79.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Goldfield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Nevada median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Goldfield median household income
The median household income in Goldfield is $78,580 and the income per person is $31,885. 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Nevada: 12.4%).
Housing in Goldfield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 241
- Owner-occupied
- 79.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.9%
- Vacant
- 32.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.27
32.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Goldfield has many vacation and second homes.
Goldfield demographics
- Population
- 376
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 24.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 163
- Foreign-born
- 31.4%
- Veterans
- 12.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Goldfield ›
Education in Goldfield
17.7% of adults 25 and older in Goldfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Nevada: 27.9%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Goldfield
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 7%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 17.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Goldfield vs nearby towns
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Weather and climate ›Living in Goldfield: FAQ
What is the median household income in Goldfield, NV?
The median household income in Goldfield is $78,580, about the same as the Nevada median of $78,260 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Goldfield, NV a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Nevada median; an average commute of 20 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Goldfield?
The median age in Goldfield is 45.6 years (Nevada: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Goldfield?
The average commute to work in Goldfield is 20 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Goldfield?
The unemployment rate in Goldfield is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Goldfield?
17.7% of adults in Goldfield 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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