Goldendale, WA Economy


Reviews



Download our custom City Report to see exclusive
data on cost of living, crime, climate, and more.
United States / Washington / No Metro Area / Klickitat County / Goldendale / Zip Codes
Goldendale, WA is a small town located in the beautiful Columbia River Gorge. It has a population of about 3,850 people and offers a great quality of life to its residents. The 2 Bedroom rent price in Goldendale is quite affordable at $1,170 per month compared to the US average of $1,430 per month. The cost of groceries is slightly lower in Goldendale at 99 versus 100 on the Grocery Cost Index for the US. Goldendale offers many attractions and things to do such as hiking, camping, fishing, hunting and exploring nearby waterfalls. You can also visit Maryhill Museum of Art or explore the Columbia Hills State Park. There are several local businesses in town including Town & Country Grocery Store, Hwy 97 Auto Parts & Towing and Goldendale Veterinary Clinic that all help contribute to making Goldendale an amazing place to live and visit.

Goldendale has an unemployment rate of 6.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Goldendale has seen the job market increase by 0.8% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 39.0%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Goldendale
- The Sales Tax Rate for Goldendale is 7.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Goldendale is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Goldendale
- The average income of a Goldendale resident is $18,221 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Goldendale resident is $39,215 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyGoldendale, WashingtonUnited States
  6.46
  -6.8%-6.2%
  39.0%33.5%
  7.0%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $30,464$37,638
  $39,215$69,021
  $50,440$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.2%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  7.4%6.8%
  6.3%10.0%
  0.0%2.5%
  8.0%11.0%
  6.9%4.8%
  5.7%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  4.2%4.7%
  0.7%1.9%
  0.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  3.6%4.2%
  17.1%9.3%
  20.9%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  16.2%7.0%
  1.1%4.8%
  1.9%4.7%
Reviews for Goldendale
    See all ()

GOLDENDALE is loved by a very select, elite, and religious group. I withhold using labels to describe the mentality of Goldendale, but can describe the hostile treatment  More

   |    Reply

Read the two reviews before I made this commentary. The reviews submitted so far are from locals who have survived some economic hard times in the area. Both of these  More

   |    Reply

I have lived here all of my 34 years and its has been a great place to live, raise a family, have what fun there is to have and just to relax. A beautiful place for the  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Goldendale

Health
Compare Goldendale, WA
cost of living
Compare food, housing, utilities, and more in Goldendale, Washington to any other city in the US.