Gold River SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Gold River summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Gold River. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Gold River is 159 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Gold River is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Gold River is $763,722.
The median income in Gold River is $175,120.
Gold River's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Gold River Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Gold River | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 112 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 265 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 118 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 111 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Gold River, CA Weather
The average high in Gold River is 74.3° and the average low is 49.0°.
There are 41.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 20.3 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Gold River |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 74.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 41.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 20.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Gold River Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Gold River
The current population in Gold River is 7,924. The population has decreased 5.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,924 | 3.4% |
| 2023 | 7,661 | -3.1% |
| 2022 | 7,910 | -0.3% |
| 2021 | 7,932 | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 7,930 | 5.2% |
| 2019 | 7,538 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 7,523 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 7,460 | -2.5% |
| 2016 | 7,652 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 7,639 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 7,658 | -3.7% |
| 2013 | 7,952 | -4.4% |
| 2012 | 8,319 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 8,272 | -0.8% |
| 2010 | 8,339 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gold River
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Gold River is:
65.0% White with 5,151 White residents.
3.6% African American with 287 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
14.3% Asian with 1,135 Asian residents.
0.4% Hawaiian with 29 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 44 Other residents.
5.1% Two Or More with 406 Two Or More residents.
11.0% Hispanic with 872 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Gold River | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.0% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 3.6% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 14.3% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 11.0% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Gold River
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Gold River is 52.2% female with 4,137 female residents.
Gold River is 47.8% male with 3,786 male residents.
| Gender | Gold River | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.2% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.8% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gold River for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Gold River completed < 9th grade.
0.0% of adults in Gold River completed 9-12th grade.
8.0% of adults in Gold River completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Gold River completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Gold River completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Gold River completed bachelor's degree.
17.0% of adults in Gold River completed master's degree.
10.0% of adults in Gold River completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Gold River completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Gold River | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 0.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 8.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 17.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 10.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Gold River, California
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3.6% of households in Gold River earn Less than $10,000.
0.2% of households in Gold River earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.8% of households in Gold River earn $15,000 to $24,999.
3.5% of households in Gold River earn $25,000 to $34,999.
3.1% of households in Gold River earn $35,000 to $49,999.
8.9% of households in Gold River earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.4% of households in Gold River earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.3% of households in Gold River earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.0% of households in Gold River earn $150,000 to $199,999.
41.3% of households in Gold River earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Gold River | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.6% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.2% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.8% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.5% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 3.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.9% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.4% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.3% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.0% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 41.3% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
