At a Glance
Median Income
$114,435
$71,455 per capita
Home Value
$423,500
Zillow: $426,761
Median Rent
$1,815/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
82/100K
2,111/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.7%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
270 sunny days/yr
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+
3.9 / 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 $114,435 , which is 52% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $71,455. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,874 business establishments, including 188 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Golden Valley is $423,500 , 50% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $426,761. Median rent is $1,815/month, with 28.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Golden Valley reports 82 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,111/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
61.7% of adults in Golden Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golden Valley has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population21,927
Median Age44.3 yrs
Density2,150/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$114,435
Per Capita$71,455
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$7,614M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,297
Housing
A+
Home Value$423,500
Rent$1,815
Ownership70.0%
Zillow$426,761
Housing Units10,269
Rent Burden28.9%
Crime
F
Violent82/100K
Property2,111/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault27/100K
Burglary296/100K
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes6.4%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death3,990/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain34.4 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation877 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.7%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+23.9%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Golden Valley was founded in 1886.
The median home in Golden Valley was built in 1965.
25.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.415 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 188 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
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