Goldston, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
367 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
80.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$39,592 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
99.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$189,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$394 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$661 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Chatham County
1
Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area
1
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Chatham County
2
Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area
1
North Carolina
2

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 40
Feb 2 1 43
Mar 4 0 50
Apr 2 0 59
May 4 0 67
Jun 4 0 75
Jul 5 0 79
Aug 5 0 77
Sep 4 0 71
Oct 3 0 60
Nov 2 0 51
Dec 2 0 42

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 43%
Other 3%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, NC State Senate District 20, NC State House District 54, NC
See all legislative districts in this place

Schools

JS Waters School
<1 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Chatham Central High
4 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Auldern Academy
6 miles, N • 4.6 star
Bonlee School
6 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Browse all schools near Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area

Colleges

Central Carolina Community College
13 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Sandhills Community College
26 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Browse all colleges near Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area

Hospitals

Central Carolina Hospital
12 miles, S • 2.3 star
University of North Carolina Hospital
26 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital
28 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Browse all hospitals near Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area

Airports

Browse all airports near Durham-Chapel Hill Metro Area