Golden Valley, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carver County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
21,927
Population
2,150/sq mi density
$114,435
Median Income
$71,455 per capita
$423,500
Home Value
$437,635 Zillow
$1,815
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
67
Violent Crime/100K
1,000 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$114,435 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$423,500 home value, $1,815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
67 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Golden Valley experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 16°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches. The area receives 54.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
16°F Jan (-9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 45.8°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 16°F (-9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 877 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 10.5 sq mi (27.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,150/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9902°N, 93.3587°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carver County County |
| Nearest Airport | Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 59.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 99.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°F (-9°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 20°F (-7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.9 in |
Golden Valley has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 16°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").