At a Glance
Median Income
$43,940
$26,890 per capita
Home Value
$153,000
Zillow: $245,671
Median Rent
$1,156/mo
41.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.4%
73.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
16.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
22.0% smoking rate
How Golden Valley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Golden Valley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Golden Valley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Golden Valley residents earn a median household income of $43,940 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,890. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,056 business establishments, including 451 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Golden Valley is $153,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $245,671. Median rent is $1,156/month, with 41.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1996.
Education
4.4% of adults in Golden Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(87% below the national average).
73.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golden Valley has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 19.
Data Overview
People
Population7,999
Median Age61.5 yrs
Density102/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans14.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,940
Per Capita$26,890
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty16.8%
County GDP$9,482M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$153,000
Rent$1,156
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$245,671
Housing Units4,495
Rent Burden41.4%
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking22.0%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death13,413/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain8.0 in/yr
AQI19 (Good)
Elevation2,720 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.4%
High School+73.7%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries14
Did You Know?
The median home in Golden Valley was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Laughlin/Bullhead International (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
31.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 451 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 61 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.