Goldsboro, North Carolina

Population 36,836

Goldsboro is located in Wayne County, NC. The population is 36,836, making Goldsboro the largest city in Wayne County.

There are 23 public schools in Goldsboro with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Goldsboro is moderate , and there are 172 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Goldsboro is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Goldsboro property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Goldsboro include Goldsboro Township, Stoney Creek Township and Elroy.

Goldsboro Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.6%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.5%

Crime Rate

62.46% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 290
  • Violent Crimes: 783
  • Robbery: 147
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

71.00% Higher than national avg.
  • 172 offenders in Goldsboro
  • 46.69 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

735 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 6
  • Registered Polluters: 16
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 703

Unemployment

High 5.7%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 23 K-12 public schools in Goldsboro, NC and 8 private schools. Homefacts rates Goldsboro's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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172 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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59 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Goldsboro, NC issued 59 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Goldsboro, NC issued 65 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $650
  • 1 Bedroom: $657
  • 2 Bedrooms: $860
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,065
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,447

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Environmental Hazards

735 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Goldsboro, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Goldsboro, NC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Goldsboro, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.63°
  • February 44.1°
  • March 51.37°
  • April 60.88°
  • May 69.07°
  • June 77.26°
  • July 80.17°
  • August 78.66°
  • September 72.3°
  • October 61.12°
  • November 50.48°
  • December 44.2°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Goldsboro, NC

Earthquakes
Goldsboro, NC has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Goldsboro, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Goldsboro, NC has a moderate risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Goldsboro, NC has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Goldsboro, NC: $32,148

Unemployment

Unemployment in Goldsboro is 5.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.53%
White Collar - 53.47%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • G.K. Butterfield
  • George Holding

Neighborhood Info

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