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Living in Gold River

Gold River is a city in the United States, and the figures below are its published values. Residents of Gold River numbered 7,930 at the end of 2020. At the end of 2024, unemployment in Gold River reached 2.38%. At the end of 2024, the foreign population in Gold River numbered 1,405.

Lower unemployment than 89% of American cities that publish it and cleaner air than 77% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Gold River?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

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Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Gold River yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent2,112 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)11Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Gold River?

The median gross salary is about 8,122 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Gold River?

The unemployment rate is about 2.4 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 2.38 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Gold River is 2.4%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5Gold River 2.4%742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–1525 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary8,122 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate2.38 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Gold River. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Gold River. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Gold River's nearest airport was SMF, 31 km away and offered 28 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count28 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km31 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataSMF3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Gold River. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Gold River.

Climate and air quality

The annual PM2.5 concentration measured 6 µg/m³ at the end of 2024. Monthly mean temperature moved from 8.9°C in January to 25.5°C in July.

Is the air quality good in Gold River?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³.

Annual mean at the measuring site(s) serving the city; current-day readings differ.

  • PM2.5 — annual mean: 5.99 µg/m³ · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData9
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Gold River average monthly precipitation, mm0306090120101978041238005235398JFMAMJJASONDmm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits
Gold River annual air pollutant levels against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limitsCity valueWHO guidelineEU limit5256.0PM2.5µg/m³

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Gold River is 6.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 262 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.
annual PM2.5, µg/m³ · measured cities in United States per band1 city: 1 µg/m³ to under 2 µg/m³11–22 cities: 2 µg/m³ to under 3 µg/m³22–331 cities: 3 µg/m³ to under 4 µg/m³313–451 cities: 4 µg/m³ to under 5 µg/m³514–5135 cities: 5 µg/m³ to under 6 µg/m³1355–6Gold River 6.0262 cities: 6 µg/m³ to under 7 µg/m³2626–7252 cities: 7 µg/m³ to under 8 µg/m³2527–8124 cities: 8 µg/m³ to under 9 µg/m³1248–958 cities: 9 µg/m³ to under 10 µg/m³589–1033 cities: 10 µg/m³ to under 11 µg/m³3310–114 cities: 11 µg/m³ to under 12 µg/m³411–124 cities: 12 µg/m³ to under 13 µg/m³412–135 cities: 13 µg/m³ to under 14 µg/m³513–143 cities: 14 µg/m³ to under 15 µg/m³314–153 cities: 15 µg/m³ to under 16 µg/m³315–16

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.99 µg/m³31 Dec 2024U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData9Official · nearest-station reading
Climate Monthly Extreme High CJan 25.11 · Feb 24.83 · Mar 28.57 · Apr 34.07 · May 41.42 · Jun 44.43 · Jul 46.65 · Aug 44.5 · Sep 45.92 · Oct 41.59 · Nov 30.59 · Dec 24.48 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Climate Monthly Extreme Low CJan -4.21 · Feb -3.19 · Mar -1.59 · Apr 0.78 · May 3.57 · Jun 6.98 · Jul 10.47 · Aug 11.1 · Sep 8.34 · Oct 4.49 · Nov -3.23 · Dec -4.59 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Average temperature by monthJan 8.94 · Feb 9.94 · Mar 11.95 · Apr 14.11 · May 18.17 · Jun 22.67 · Jul 25.53 · Aug 24.84 · Sep 23.08 · Oct 18.5 · Nov 12.8 · Dec 8.75 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center3Official · coordinate grid
Average precipitation by monthJan 101.1 · Feb 97.28 · Mar 80.01 · Apr 40.89 · May 22.86 · Jun 8.38 · Jul 0 · Aug 0 · Sep 5.08 · Oct 23.37 · Nov 53.09 · Dec 98.04 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M320.9 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M35.95 µg/m³31 Dec 2024US EPA Air Quality System (AQS)9Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
St. Joseph7,930 residentsAshland7,927 residentsKenai7,924 residentsSealy7,937 residentsUnion7,937 residentsDormont7,922 residents

Population and city profile

The city covered 6.9 km² at the end of 2025. Gold River's population density measured 1,151 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Gold River?

The published population was 7,930 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Gold River residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport82.3%Foreign residents17.7%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area6.88 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)7Official
Foreign-resident share17.73 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents1,405 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density1,151 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population7,930 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is Gold River a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker39%strong on work, weak on safety · range 28–50%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Student34%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 22–46%
Family44%strong on family, weak on safety · range 32–56%
Retirement33%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 19–47%
Foreign residents1,405 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population7,930 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent2,112 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary8,122 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate2.38 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
PM2.5 — annual mean5.99 µg/m³31 Dec 2024Official source · U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Gold River when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Gold River?

The published population was 7,930 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

Is the air quality good in Gold River?

The annual PM2.5 mean is about 6 µg/m³ (2024) — above the WHO 2021 guideline of 5 µg/m³ but within the EU limit of 25 µg/m³. Source: U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData.

What is the typical salary in Gold River?

The median gross salary is about 8,122 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Gold River?

The unemployment rate is about 2.4 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Gold River?

1,405 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Gold River a good place to live?

Gold River may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 14). Gold River, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62; version approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/gold-river/ Retrieved 2026-09-14. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Gold River, United States: rent, salary, jobs, air quality},
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  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-09-14},
  version = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  snapshot = {approved-static-c751ebb1b4085a62},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/gold-river/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-09-14. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center power.larc.nasa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  9. U.S. EPA Air Quality System / AirData aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
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  1. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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