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Living in Goldsboro

Goldsboro is a city in the United States, with a population of 34,383 in July 2026. The city had 32 schools in 2026. In July 2026, median gross rent was US$971 per month and the median home value was US$200,400. There were 194 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

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

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

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Goldsboro.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 36.3%, and the vacancy rate was 12.4% in July 2026. 49.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month5 published recurring costs, € per month
Goldsboro recurring monthly costs, € per month€1045Private kindergarten€104Utilities, 85 m² flat€43Mobile plan, 10 GB€39Fitness club€39Internet, 60 Mbps€ / month

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Fitness club membership, monthly39.18 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Goldsboro (Wayback Machine capture 20260514065855)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited39.18 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Goldsboro (Wayback Machine capture 20260514065855)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly1,045 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Goldsboro (Wayback Machine capture 20260514065855)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB43 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Goldsboro (Wayback Machine capture 20260514065855)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home103.6 EUR/month31 Jul 2026Numbeo - Cost of Living in Goldsboro (Wayback Machine capture 20260514065855)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G02 Median Gross Rent Usd$971/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent49.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G02 Vacancy Rate Pct12.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents5,824 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Median monthly rent853.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Safety City Property Crime Count1,366 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

4.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,491 people of 35,012 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$48,540 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Goldsboro is 8.0%. 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%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–10Goldsboro 8.0%95 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
G03 Median Household Income Usd48,540 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Cable Fiber Dsl Pct73.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Broadband Subscription Pct85.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Internet Without Subscription Pct3.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 No Internet Pct11.22 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Satellite Internet Pct2.01 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Median gross salary2,366 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)2,868 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov18Official
Unemployment rate8.02 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Goldsboro. 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 Goldsboro. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
G07 High School Or Higher Share Pct87.13 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Schools32 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count12Official
G07 School Enrollment Share Pct23.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
G06 Mental Health Provider Ratio17 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Physicians per 100,000 residents194 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
G06 Preventable Hospitalization Rate3,294 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Goldsboro 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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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesGoldsboro highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Goldsboro highlighted6,940Goldsboro5,457Philadelphia5,442Houston5,218San Antonio4,012Chicago4,010Dallas3,709Austin3,158Fort Worth3,125Phoenix3,039New York2,212Los Angeles2,082San Diegorecorded incidents per 100k residents
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents6,940 offences per 100,000country median 1,58931 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting10Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents783.3 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Safety City Violent Crime Count384 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
G05 Commute18.33 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Bicycle Commute Share Pct0.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Transit Commute Share Pct0.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Walk Commute Share Pct1.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Nearest airportGSB3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official
Distance to nearest airport6 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports16Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Goldsboro. 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
Open official information

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 Goldsboro.

Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Goldsboro average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND31°0°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Goldsboro average monthly precipitation, mm0459013518090821079989112138163179968191JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 10.89 · Feb 12.67 · Mar 16.89 · Apr 22.06 · May 25.89 · Jun 29.78 · Jul 31.28 · Aug 30.11 · Sep 27.5 · Oct 22.67 · Nov 16.89 · Dec 12.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.222 · Feb 0.722 · Mar 3.94 · Apr 8.61 · May 14.39 · Jun 19.17 · Jul 21.72 · Aug 20.67 · Sep 17.39 · Oct 10.89 · Nov 4.44 · Dec 1.56 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average temperature by monthJan 5.33 · Feb 6.67 · Mar 10.39 · Apr 15.33 · May 20.17 · Jun 24.44 · Jul 26.5 · Aug 25.39 · Sep 22.44 · Oct 16.78 · Nov 10.67 · Dec 7.11 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information14Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 90.17 · Feb 82.3 · Mar 107.2 · Apr 99.06 · May 89.41 · Jun 111.8 · Jul 137.7 · Aug 163.1 · Sep 178.6 · Oct 96.27 · Nov 80.52 · Dec 91.44 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information15Official
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Max Ug M341 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Mean Annual Ug M38.11 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G04 Air Quality Pm25 Monitor Count1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean7Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
G11 Annual Precipitation Mm1,246 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Max Temp C Jul26.46 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature16.47 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
G11 Min Temp C Jan8.87 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Cities of a similar size in United States

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

All United States cities
Moorpark35,023 residentsCooper City35,030 residentsOrangevale35,030 residentsWildwood34,955 residentsCornelius35,094 residentsLong Beach34,918 residents

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Goldsboro residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport95.7%Foreign residents 4.3%

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

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share2.71 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)5Official
Foreign residents1,491 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
G09 Ntd Service Area Population36,303 people4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Population density472.8 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau6Official
Population35,012 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program17Official
Safety City Crime Covered Population34,664 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)9Official

Is Goldsboro 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 worker41%strong on work, weak on safety · range 31–51%
Skilled employee58%strong on work, weak on safety · range 48–68%
Student43%strong on education, weak on work · range 32–54%
Family40%strong on family, weak on cost · range 30–50%
Retirement40%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 28–52%
Foreign residents1,491 people31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Population35,012 people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Households spending over 30% of income on rent49.34 %4 Jul 2026Official source · ACS median gross rent
Median monthly rent853.5 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Property crime per 100,000 residents5,824 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026Official source · FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics
Median gross salary2,366 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
G02 Median Home Value Usd200,400 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
Owner-occupied homes36.28 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G03 Labour57.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
Residents born abroad4.34 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Naturalized Citizen Share Pct1.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G05 Non Citizen Share Pct2.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G06 Flu Vaccination Coverage Pct66.89 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage3Official
G06 Mammography Screening Pct76.3 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate4Official
G06 Uninsured Share Pct7.87 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G07 Bachelors Or Higher Share Pct20.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G08 Reporting Agency Count0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
G09 Households With Vehicle Available Pct84.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent1Official
G09 Ntd Agency Count1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Unlinked Passenger Trips 2022184,014 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Ntd Total Vehicles Operated Max Service 202221 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Total Workers 16plus14,375 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G09 Work From Home Share Pct4.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official
G10 Cellular Data Plan Pct79.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population2Official

Common questions

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

What is the typical salary around Goldsboro?

The median gross salary is 2,868 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Goldsboro?

The unemployment rate is 8.02 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Goldsboro?

Police recorded 6,940 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Goldsboro?

The published population is 35,012 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Goldsboro?

1,491 people residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Goldsboro a good place to live?

Goldsboro 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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Sources

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  1. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  2. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  6. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  8. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  10. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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  1. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  2. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  5. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. www.bls.gov bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Goldsboro (Wayback Machine capture 20260514065855) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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