CITY PROFILE
Goldsboro, NC
WHAT LIVING HERE IS LIKE
Goldsboro, NC is a smaller metro where housing costs rank as one of the more affordable metros in our dataset, making it accessible for those prioritizing low cost of living. Expect a mild climate with moderate sunshine and a wet climate—so you'll see rain regularly, but winters won't be harsh. It's a straightforward choice if affordability and a gentler weather pattern matter most to you.
By the numbers
| Typical home value | $189K · Zillow, May 2026 (ZHVI) |
|---|---|
| Typical rent | $1,468/mo · Zillow, May 2026 (ZORI) |
| Average temperature | 16.1°C · warmest 27°C · coolest 4.4°C · NASA POWER |
| Annual precipitation | 1243 mm · NASA POWER |
| Sunshine (solar energy) | 4.47 kWh/m²/day · NASA POWER (annual mean) |
| Metro size rank (US) | #350 · Zillow SizeRank |
Match scores
- Affordable to buy95
- Affordable to rent78
- Climate comfort80
- Plenty of sunshine56
- Big-city amenities15
Scores are 0–100, normalised across the metros we cover, derived from the sourced figures above (higher = better on that factor). A research aid, not a recommendation to move. Job market, safety, and healthcare access need key-gated feeds (BLS, FBI, Census) not yet wired — see the methodology.
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