Median Age
57 Years
Largest Age Group
65-74 Years
Approximately 20% of Residents
Under 20
16%
Over 65
37%
Gold River
Gold River, CA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,077
Population
7,782
Renter Mix
18% Rent
Excellent outdoor recreation opportunities just minutes from Sacramento
Suburban
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River
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Outdoors
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Commuter
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Great Location
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Gold River is a small suburb nestled along the American River, located about 30 minutes east of Sacramento. Gold River is predominately residential with large Spanish-style homes in subdivisions and modern apartments. Residents enjoy spending free time outdoors, especially at the riverside parks. Sunrise Recreation Area on the edge of town is great for rafting, kayaking, and swimming along with hiking and biking. For shopping and dining, locals of Gold River have plenty of options to choose from along Highway 50 and Sunrise Boulevard. Commuters have access to two transit stations near these commercial hubs. If you’re looking for a town with suburban conveniences, Gold River certainly shines as an ideal option for your next apartment or house.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$141,409
Average: $165,694
Education
4,546
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,887
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Gold River has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
56%
Other Education
44%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Gold River, CA is $2,124 for one bedroom, $2,509 for two bedrooms, and $2,838 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Gold River has increased by 2.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,124/month
755 Sq Ft
House
$2,417/month
1,342 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,100/month
1,070 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Gold River, CA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Very Bikeable
Bikeability
80
/ 100
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Schools
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Public
Grades K-8
712 Students
Gold River Discovery Center K-8
Public
Grades K-8
712 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Lower Sunrise Recreational Area
- Sailor Bar County Park
- Rossmoor Bar County Park
- Jensen Botanical Gardens
- Ancil Hoffman Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Sacramento International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.