Living in Golinda, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Golinda · Census data 2020–2024
Golinda has 836 residents with a median age of 44.8. The median household income is $62,438 (20% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $138,300, the median rent is $792/month.
Golinda is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Golinda at a glance
- Population
- 836
- Median age
- 44.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $62,438State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $138,300State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $792/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 78.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Golinda a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 10.5%.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Golinda
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Golinda the median home value is $138,300, 58% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $792 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,368 a month in housing costs.
Golinda median household income
The median household income in Golinda is $62,438 and the income per person is $30,430. 10.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Golinda: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 359
- Owner-occupied
- 78.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.6%
- Vacant
- 10.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.61
Golinda demographics
- Population
- 836
- Median age
- 44.8
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.8%
- Households
- 320
- Foreign-born
- 20.6%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Golinda ›
Education in Golinda
22.7% of adults 25 and older in Golinda have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Golinda
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Golinda vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golinda | 836 | $62,438 | $138,300 | $792 |
| Chilton | 698 | $93,875 | $213,000 | — |
| Robinson | 12,800 | $99,289 | $302,200 | $1,419 |
| Lorena | 1,497 | $88,250 | $281,000 | $867 |
| Hewitt | 16,432 | $83,511 | $273,300 | $1,538 |
| Riesel | 1,453 | $98,063 | $178,500 | $1,172 |
| Marlin | 5,516 | $36,426 | $66,000 | $689 |
| Lott | 583 | $54,615 | $76,300 | $733 |
| Bruceville-Eddy | 1,584 | $76,154 | $180,200 | $1,159 |
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What is the median household income in Golinda, TX?
The median household income in Golinda is $62,438, 20% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Golinda?
The median home value in Golinda is $138,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Golinda?
The median gross rent in Golinda is $792 per month, about 18.6% of household income.
Is Golinda, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.5%; a poverty rate of 10.5%. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Golinda?
The median age in Golinda is 44.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Golinda?
The average commute to work in Golinda is 24 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Golinda?
The unemployment rate in Golinda is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Golinda?
22.7% of adults in Golinda 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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