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Is Goldfield, NV a Good Place to Live?

Goldfield is a small town of 212 in Nevada, with a median household income of N/A and a 9.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Goldfield stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Goldfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Goldfield metro area.

Metric Goldfield, NV National Avg
Median Home Value $69,500 $244,900
Median Monthly Rent N/A $1,163
Homeownership Rate 79.0% 65.9%
Median Household Income N/A $74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Goldfield is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Goldfield is served primarily by Esmeralda. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric Goldfield, NV National Avg
School District Esmeralda —
Elementary Schools 3 —
Middle Schools N/A —
High Schools 1 —
Student/Teacher Ratio 12.5:1 16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.8% 35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher 89.1% 91.1%

Weather & Climate

Goldfield sees average highs of 44.8°F in January and 89.9°F in July, with 4.3 inches of annual precipitation and 9.2 inches of snow per year.

MetricGoldfield, NV
Average High — January44.8°F
Average High — July89.9°F
Annual Precipitation4.3"
Annual Snowfall9.2"

Demographics

MetricGoldfield, NVNational Avg
Population212—
Median Age58.538.9
Unemployment Rate9.1%3.7%
Avg Commute Time18.4 min26 min
White (non-Hispanic)79.2%59.3%
Black or African American0.9%13.6%
Hispanic or Latino6.6%18.9%
Asian9.0%6.3%
Under 184.7%22.2%
65 and over39.2%16.8%

Nearby Cities

Silver Peak, NV 22 mi Tonopah, NV 26 mi Dyer, NV 43 mi Beatty, NV 57 mi Chalfant, CA 65 mi

ZIP Codes in Goldfield

Goldfield, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

89013

Goldfield vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Goldfield has a median home value of $69,500 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.
Crime data for Goldfield is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.
Public schools in Goldfield are operated by Esmeralda. The district has 3 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 35.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Goldfield, NV has a population of 212, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 9.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Goldfield averages 44.8°F in January and 89.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 4.3 inches with about 9.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Goldfield, NV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 89013.
The population of Goldfield, Nevada is 212 with a median age of 58.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Goldfield: median home $69,500, median household income N/A, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Goldfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.