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Goldsboro, NC

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Enjoy the best of suburban and rural living

Suburban Rural Military-Friendly Riverside Diverse Historic Affordable Accessible

Located in eastern North Carolina, Goldsboro is the proud home of the Seymour Johnson Air Force Base. Goldsboro offers residents all the comfort and convenience of suburban living with a rural flair. Shopping opportunities abound at Berkeley Mall, Memorial Commons, and throughout the historic downtown area. A slew of restaurants, entertainment venues, and small businesses are also available in Downtown Goldsboro. Outdoor recreation is plentiful at a variety of community parks, golf courses, and the Neuse and Little Rivers in addition to the Busco Beach and ATV Park. Goldsboro is within an hour’s drive of numerous cities, including Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Greenville. Convenience to a host of major highways makes getting around from Goldsboro simple.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Goldsboro, NC is $1,333 for a studio, $1,216 for one bedroom, $1,112 for two bedrooms, and $1,263 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Goldsboro has increased by 1.5% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,216/month
762 Sq Ft
House
$1,681/month
1,283 Sq Ft
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Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Spring Creek Elementary

Public

Grades PK-4

829 Students

8
out of 10

Grantham School

Public

Grades K-4

435 Students

8
out of 10

Greenwood Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

413 Students

6
out of 10

Meadow Lane Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

692 Students

4
out of 10

Rosewood Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

633 Students

4
out of 10

Rosewood Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

322 Students

8
out of 10

Greenwood Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

413 Students

6
out of 10

Dillard Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

350 Students

3
out of 10

Eastern Wayne Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

465 Students

2
out of 10

Grantham Middle

Public

Grades 5-8

334 Students

2
out of 10

Wayne Early / Middle College High

Public

Grades 9-12

228 Students

8
out of 10

Rosewood High

Public

Grades 9-12

469 Students

5
out of 10

Eastern Wayne High

Public

Grades 9-12

826 Students

2
out of 10

Goldsboro High

Public

Grades 9-12

470 Students

1
out of 10

Wayne Middle/High Academy

Public

Grades K-12

37 Students

1
out of 10

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2025.