Livability Score

61
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (2) F
B & G Grill
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) F
Goldsboro Stadium
Stadium
AMF Boulevard Lanes
Bowling Alley
Wayne County Museum
Museum
UEC Theatres 12
Cinema
Busco Beach & ATV Park
Attraction
Food and Drink (60) F
KFC
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's Subs
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway Restaurants
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Krispy Kreme
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
East Coast Wings + Grill
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Zaxby's
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
ABC Store
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mickey's Pastry Shop
Sweets
McDonald's
Fast Food
Hardee's
Fast Food
The Flying Shamrock Irish Pub
Bar
Bonfire's Tortilla Bar
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Larry's Gym & Fitness Supply | Goldsboro, NC Gym
Gym
Groceries (15) F
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Charlie C's IGA
Grocery Store
Harris Teeter
Grocery Store
The Fresh Barre -Smoothie Bar
Health Food
Produce Junction
Grocery Store
Krispy KRUNCHY CHICKEN
Grocery Store
Defense Commissary Agency
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Food Lion
Grocery Store
Parks (14) F
Herman Park
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Quail Park
Park
Peacock Park
Park
The HUB
Park
Mina Weil Park
Park
Shops (83) D-
Cloth Barn
Clothing
Jernigan Furniture
Furniture
D J Fashion
Clothing
Dollar General
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
All American Barbershop
Hairdresser
Rose Brothers Furniture
Furniture
Modern Rent to Own
Furniture
Furniture-Fair
Furniture
Speedway
Convenience Store
Cherry's Computers
Electronics
I Love Nails & Spa
Beauty
Jernigan Furniture Warehouse
Furniture
Ultimate Raaz High Pressure Tanning
Beauty
Once Upon A Child
Clothing
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Family Shoe Store Inc
Shoes
It's Fashion Metro
Clothing
From The Heart
Clothing
Aaron's
Furniture
The LW Boutique - Goldsboro
Clothing
Beach Bumz Tanning Spa
Beauty
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Citi Trends
Clothing
Ollie's Bargain Outlet
Discount Store
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Goldsboro.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
GWTA Bus Transfer Center
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.3% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Goldsboro is 92/100 - which is 2% lower than North Carolina.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B+
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crime F

Goldsboro crime rates are 6,241 per 100k, which is 153% higher than North Carolina
Property Crime
5,113 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
1,127 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Goldsboro is $37,556 - which is 22% lower than North Carolina.
Med. Household Income
$37,556 F
Unemployment Rate
5.3% F
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health A+

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Polley Clinic of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery PA
Doctor
Wayne County Mental Health Center
Doctor
Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation of Goldsboro
Doctor
FastMed Urgent Care
Clinic
Medstat Center
Clinic
Wayne County Sheriff Civil Division
Police
Goldsboro Police Department
Police
Goldsboro Fire Department
Fire Station
Moore Dental Lab
Dentist
Goshen Medical Center
Clinic
Wayne County Memorial Hospital
Hospital
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Police
Cherry Hospital
Hospital
Pinewood Fire Department
Fire Station
Goldsbor Station #5
Fire Station
DaVita Coastal Plains Dialysis
Clinic
Air Quality
Median Air Quality A-
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housing A

Goldsboro home prices are $134,200 - which is 15% lower than North Carolina
Home Price
$134,200 D-
Home Appreciation Rate
11% A-
Home Affordability
3.6x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools D

The Goldsboro graduation rate is 80% - which is 3% lower than North Carolina
School Test Scores
33% F
High School Grad. Rates
80% D+
Elementary Schools (26) F
Edgewood Cmty Developmental
Wayne School Of Engineering
North Drive Elementary
Wayne Middle / High Academy
Dillard Middle
Carver Heights Elementary
Dillard Academy
Greenwood Middle
Meadow Lane Elementary
The Childrens House Of Goldsboro
Wayne Country Day School
Rhema Christian Academy
Wayne Montessori School
Faith Christian Academy
Wayne Christian School
Tommy'S Road Elementary
Wayne Preparatory Academy
Eastern Wayne Middle
High Schools (12) A+
Edgewood Cmty Developmental
Goldsboro High
Wayne School Of Engineering
Wayne Middle / High Academy
Wayne Country Day School
Wayne Early / Middle College High
Faith Christian Academy
Wayne Christian School
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ratings C+

Goldsboro has an overall rating of 65% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes B-
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes D
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Goldsboro Area Facts

  • Goldsboro has a Livability Score of 61/100, which is considered average
  • Goldsboro crime rates are 153% higher than the North Carolina average
  • Cost of living in Goldsboro is 2% lower than the North Carolina average

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Goldsboro, A Charming And Growing Downtown Display 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 14, 2018) It's a relaxing city of jazz with the charm of Southern comfort--and I don't mean the drink, but that's perfectly fine for a night of Bebop in Goldsboro.

Goldsboro, NC is a growling little town that has figured out modernization a lot better than other southern towns. It has all ...Read More the looks of an old timey downtown that you'd expect to see on the Andy Griffith show, but they're not letting downtown fall to pieces. The best part of Goldsboro is the downtown area, and it's proof that the city can turn things around.

Their investment in the downtown area is gorgeous. My only criticism would be the need to do more and expand that growth, and take lessons from other successful small towns. Get some factories outside of the city, help your poor move up a bit.

A lot of people talk about the need for affordable housing, and while I agree, I think it's a battle between affordable housing and small businesses that doesn't need to be fought. Fix box middle areas with a business that needs a lot of employees and bring an industrial--yet neat--burst of business to a beautiful town to help it become a charming city.

This is a great time to make living in Goldsboro, NC a perfect idea for people who want to make North Carolina, the South, and America in general a better place with a booming, local economy. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Goldsboro? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Herman Park
      Fairview Park
      Quail Park
      Peacock Park
      The HUB
      Mina Weil Park

      Entertainment

      Goldsboro Stadium
      AMF Boulevard Lanes
      Wayne County Museum
      UEC Theatres 12
      Busco Beach & ATV Park

      Food & Drink

      KFC
      Jersey Mike's Subs
      Taco Bell
      Subway Restaurants
      Popeyes
      Burger King
      Krispy Kreme
      sweetFrog

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Goldsboro? Of all people who commute, 1.3% take public transportation in Goldsboro.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      1% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Goldsboro? The cost of living in Goldsboro is 92/100 - which is 2% lower than North Carolina.
      Goldsboro
      92

      8% less expensive than average

      North Carolina
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Goldsboro? Goldsboro crime rates are 6,241, which are 153% higher than North Carolina
      Total Crime
      6,241 per 100k people

      169% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 17

      169% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      19%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Goldsboro? The median income in Goldsboro is $37,556 which is 22% lower than North Carolina.
      Median household income
      $37,55632% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $23,70121% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      14% higher than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Goldsboro a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Cherry Hospital
      Wayne County Memorial Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation of Goldsboro
      Wayne County Mental Health Center
      Polley Clinic of Dermatology & Dermatologic Surgery PA

      A Housing

      What are Goldsboro home prices? Goldsboro home prices are $134,200 - which is 15% lower than North Carolina
      Median home value
      $134,20027% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $79916% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      40%

      38% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Goldsboro have good schools? The Goldsboro graduation rate is 80% - which is 3% lower than North Carolina
      High school grad. rates
      80%

      4% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      33%

      30% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      13:1

      17% lower than the US average

      C+ User Ratings

      Is Goldsboro a good place to live? Goldsboro has an overall rating of 65% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      65%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      54%

      6 total surveys

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