Living in Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gouldsboro · Census data 2020–2024
Gouldsboro has 713 residents with a median age of 54.1. The median household income is $67,303 (14% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $236,200, the median rent is $736/month.
Gouldsboro is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gouldsboro at a glance
- Population
- 713
- Median age
- 54.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $67,303State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $236,200State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $736/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Gouldsboro a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.2%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 10.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Gouldsboro
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gouldsboro the median home value is $236,200, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $736 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,523 a month in housing costs.
Gouldsboro median household income
The median household income in Gouldsboro is $67,303 and the income per person is $60,125. 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Gouldsboro: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 469
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 32%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.23
32% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Gouldsboro has many vacation and second homes.
Gouldsboro demographics
- Population
- 713
- Median age
- 54.1
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 25.2%
- Households
- 319
- Foreign-born
- 5.9%
- Veterans
- 14.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gouldsboro ›
Education in Gouldsboro
32% of adults 25 and older in Gouldsboro have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 17.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gouldsboro
- Unemployment rate
- 10.6%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 19%
- Drive alone
- 66.4%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.3%
Gouldsboro vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gouldsboro | 713 | $67,303 | $236,200 | $736 |
| Big Bass Lake | 1,428 | $60,795 | $204,300 | $1,256 |
| Lehigh | 2,014 | $55,536 | $178,900 | $1,360 |
| Pocono Springs | 835 | $48,527 | $172,400 | $1,578 |
| Coolbaugh | 20,715 | $82,615 | $208,400 | $1,952 |
| Clifton | 1,302 | $56,705 | $170,300 | $1,106 |
| Covington | 2,266 | $100,313 | $265,700 | $909 |
| Dreher | 1,370 | $51,648 | $239,200 | $975 |
| Sterling | 1,407 | $70,417 | $231,600 | $869 |
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What is the median household income in Gouldsboro, PA?
The median household income in Gouldsboro is $67,303, 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gouldsboro?
The median home value in Gouldsboro is $236,200, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Gouldsboro?
The median gross rent in Gouldsboro is $736 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Gouldsboro, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 7% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 2.2%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 10.6%.
What is the median age in Gouldsboro?
The median age in Gouldsboro is 54.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Gouldsboro?
The average commute to work in Gouldsboro is 26 minutes; 19% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gouldsboro?
The unemployment rate in Gouldsboro is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gouldsboro?
32% of adults in Gouldsboro 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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