Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
20%
Goldsboro
Goldsboro, NC Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,099
Population
36,602
Renter Mix
60% Rent
Enjoy the best of suburban and rural living
Suburban
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Rural
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Military-Friendly
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Riverside
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Diverse
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Historic
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Affordable
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Located in eastern North Carolina, Goldsboro is the proud home of the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Goldsboro offers residents all the comfort and convenience of suburban living with a rural flair. Shopping opportunities abound at Berkeley Mall, Memorial Commons, and throughout the historic downtown area. A slew of restaurants, entertainment venues, and small businesses are also available in Downtown Goldsboro. Outdoor recreation is plentiful at a variety of community parks, golf courses, and the Neuse and Little Rivers in addition to the Busco Beach and ATV Park. Goldsboro is within an hour’s drive of numerous cities, including Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Greenville. Convenience to a host of major highways makes getting around from Goldsboro simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$38,922
Average: $58,048
Education
7,346
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
13,894
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Goldsboro has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
60%
Non-Renters
40%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Goldsboro, NC is $676 for a studio, $1,099 for one bedroom, $1,141 for two bedrooms, and $1,306 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Goldsboro has increased by 0.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,099/month
612 Sq Ft
House
$1,667/month
1,174 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Goldsboro, NC is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
435 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
829 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
692 Students
Public
Grades K-8
413 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
633 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
322 Students
Public
Grades K-8
413 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,015 Students
Public
Grades K-8
334 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
465 Students
Wayne Early / Middle College High
Public
Grades 9-12
228 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
469 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,015 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
826 Students
Public
Grades K-12
37 Students
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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.