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Golden Valley, MN
Full City Profile · Minnesota · Carver County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
21,927
Population
2,150/sq mi density
$114,435
Median Income
$71,455 per capita
$423,500
Home Value
$426,761 Zillow
$1,815
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
270 sunny days/yr
82
Violent Crime/100K
2,111 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$114,435 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$423,500 home value, $1,815/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
82 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$423,500
50% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,815/mo
56% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.0%
7% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
10,269
Median year built: 1965
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$423,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$426,761
Median Sale Price
$522,500
Median List Price
$448,500
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.0%
Owner-Occupied
30.0%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$809/mo
1 Bedroom
$899/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,125/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,483/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,698/mo
Census median rent:
$1,815/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,906/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
80 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
12
Price Drops
20.8%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$212
Active Inventory
53
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
28.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
7% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
70.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $423,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $426,761 |
| Median Sale Price | $522,500 |
| Median List Price | $448,500 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $212 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,815 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,906 |
| FMR Studio | $809 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $899 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,125 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,483 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,698 |
Market
| Days on Market | 80 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.8% |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Active Inventory | 53 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $212 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 70.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 10,269 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 28.9% |