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Goldsboro, North Carolina is an affordable city that offers a variety of amenities. The average two bedroom rent in Goldsboro is $1,020 compared to the US average of $1,430. When it comes to food costs, Goldsboro has a grocery cost index of 94 versus 100 in the US. This makes Goldsboro an ideal city for those looking to save money without compromising on quality of life.
The city is home to several renowned local businesses such as Wayne Memorial Hospital, J&J Snack Foods Corporation, and the Goldsboro-Wayne County Airport. It also boasts various educational institutions including Wayne Community College and Mount Olive University. Additional attractions include Cliffs of the Neuse State Park and numerous local parks perfect for outdoor activities.
Overall, Goldsboro provides an affordable place to live with quality amenities and job opportunities that make it an attractive option for people of all ages looking for a new home.

Goldsboro has an unemployment rate of 7.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Goldsboro has seen the job market decrease by -0.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.5%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Goldsboro
- The Sales Tax Rate for Goldsboro is 6.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Goldsboro is 5.5%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Goldsboro
- The average income of a Goldsboro resident is $20,730 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Goldsboro resident is $39,562 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyGoldsboro, North CarolinaUnited States
  7.16
  -5.5%-6.2%
  21.5%33.5%
  6.8%6.2%
  5.3%4.6%
  $25,817$37,638
  $39,562$69,021
  $51,181$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  1.1%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  2.7%6.8%
  14.8%10.0%
  1.8%2.5%
  12.3%11.0%
  2.2%4.8%
  0.8%0.8%
  0.6%1.9%
  2.0%4.7%
  1.4%1.9%
  2.1%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.8%4.2%
  10.1%9.3%
  16.6%14.0%
  1.7%2.1%
  11.3%7.0%
  6.1%4.8%
  8.7%4.7%
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Over 3 years ago

We have recently moved to Goldsboro and just love it. We moved from another small NC town in the west where we lived for many years. Everyone here is so friendly! Much  More

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Over 7 years ago

It is the military that brought my husband and I to this quaint small town of Goldsboro, and we have lived here for about 4 years now. We consider Goldsboro to be a  More

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Over 7 years ago

Goldsboro is a nice homey place to live. I know a lot of people that move out of the town and come back because there is family here. There is a plenty of beaches to go  More

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