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Golden Valley, AZ
Full City Profile · Arizona · Mohave County County
Golden Valley, AZ
At a Glance
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)
Is Golden Valley a Good Place to Live?
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 0.5% (86% 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 $240,994. 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.
Safety & Crime
Golden Valley reports 256 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,157/100K.
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.