What are the schools like in Goldsboro, MD?

School district data for Goldsboro is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Goldsboro?

The median household income in Goldsboro, MD is $43,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Goldsboro, MD?

Goldsboro has an average high temperature of 44.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.2 inches.

Goldsboro, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Goldsboro, MD affordable or expensive?

Goldsboro's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Goldsboro is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $165,000 and the median rent is $1,650 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Goldsboro, MD?

Goldsboro has a violent crime rate of 80.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 571.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Goldsboro, MD a Good Place to Live?

Goldsboro is a small town of 211 in Maryland, with a median household income of $43,750 . Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Goldsboro stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Goldsboro is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Goldsboro city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.3

Goldsboro's overall cost of living index is 100.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Goldsboro costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Goldsboro, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$165,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,650	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Goldsboro's violent crime rate is 80.8 per 100,000 residents — 79% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

80.8 /100k

Property Crime

571.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Goldsboro, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	1.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	50.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Goldsboro sees average highs of 44.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 50.0 inches of annual precipitation and 13.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Goldsboro, MD
Average High — January	44.4°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	50.0"
Annual Snowfall	13.2"

Demographics

Metric	Goldsboro, MD	National Avg
Population	211	—
Median Age	29.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	46.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	33.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	37.4%	22.2%
65 and over	10.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Henderson, MD 3 mi Greensboro, MD 4 mi Marydel, MD 6 mi Templeville, MD 7 mi Ridgely, MD 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Goldsboro

Goldsboro, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21636

Goldsboro vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Goldsboro, MD affordable or expensive?

Goldsboro's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Goldsboro roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $165,000 and median rent is $1,650/month.

What is the crime rate in Goldsboro, MD?

Goldsboro's violent crime rate is 80.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 571.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Goldsboro?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Goldsboro, MD a good place to live?

Goldsboro, MD has a population of 211, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Goldsboro?

Goldsboro averages 44.4°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.0 inches with about 13.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Goldsboro?

Goldsboro, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21636.

What is the population of Goldsboro?

The population of Goldsboro, Maryland is 211 with a median age of 29.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Goldsboro?

Key numbers for living in Goldsboro: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $165,000, median household income $43,750, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Goldsboro side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.