Living in Gold Hill, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gold Hill · Census data 2020–2024
Gold Hill has 1,288 residents with a median age of 37.2. The median household income is $56,359 (32% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $340,500, the median rent is $1,471/month.
Gold Hill is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gold Hill at a glance
- Population
- 1,288
- Median age
- 37.2State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $56,359State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $340,500State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $1,471/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Gold Hill a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 22%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Gold Hill
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gold Hill the median home value is $340,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,471 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,441 a month in housing costs.
Gold Hill median household income
The median household income in Gold Hill is $56,359 and the income per person is $33,439. 22% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Gold Hill: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 631
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 9.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.26
Gold Hill demographics
- Population
- 1,288
- Median age
- 37.2
- Under 18
- 22.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 569
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 13.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gold Hill ›
Education in Gold Hill
14.5% of adults 25 and older in Gold Hill have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 4.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gold Hill
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 11.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Gold Hill vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Hill | 1,288 | $56,359 | $340,500 | $1,471 |
| Foots Creek | 1,110 | $73,786 | $474,200 | — |
| Rogue River | 2,238 | $54,537 | $310,200 | $1,348 |
| Central Point | 19,216 | $86,058 | $389,100 | $1,364 |
| Wimer | 421 | $43,558 | $329,100 | — |
| Jacksonville | 2,991 | $90,341 | $649,200 | $1,615 |
| White City | 10,750 | $71,175 | $302,400 | $1,379 |
| Medford | 86,315 | $73,230 | $417,100 | $1,376 |
| Eagle Point | 9,839 | $84,126 | $408,700 | $1,307 |
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What is the median household income in Gold Hill, OR?
The median household income in Gold Hill is $56,359, 32% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gold Hill?
The median home value in Gold Hill is $340,500, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Gold Hill?
The median gross rent in Gold Hill is $1,471 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Gold Hill, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Oregon median; a poverty rate of 22%.
What is the median age in Gold Hill?
The median age in Gold Hill is 37.2 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Gold Hill?
The average commute to work in Gold Hill is 20 minutes; 11.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gold Hill?
The unemployment rate in Gold Hill is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gold Hill?
14.5% of adults in Gold Hill 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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