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Goldston, NC

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Population
268
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
420 ft
Median Home Value
$190,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$938/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$39,538
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Goldston

Goldston is a quiet, tight-knit town tucked away in southern Chatham County. With just a few hundred residents, it offers a peaceful rural lifestyle surrounded by open fields, historic homes, and friendly neighbors. Location is one of its biggest perks for commuters. U.S. 421 runs right past town, making it an easy 15-minute drive south to Sanford for major stores and dining, while Pittsboro, Siler City, and Greensboro are all within comfortable reach.

Goldston, North Carolina

Daily life here centers around a relaxed pace and plenty of green space. The local town park serves as a community hub with its walking trail, playground, and ball fields, and outdoor enthusiasts enjoy having the Deep River just down the road for fishing and kayaking. Goldston has held onto its agricultural roots and historic charm, making it an appealing choice for anyone looking for country living and room to breathe within a reasonable commute of larger cities.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+100.0rating

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