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Golden Valley, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Dunn County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
241 Population 321/sq mi density
$76,875 Median Income $39,841 per capita
$135,700 Home Value $236,095 Zillow
43°F Avg Temperature 273 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 209 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,875 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Golden Valley, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,875
2% above
$39,841 per capita
Home Value
$135,700
52% below
Zillow: $236,095
Violent Crime
60/100K
84% below
209/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
18% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
273 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)

Income
102%
Home Value
48%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Golden Valley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 $76,875 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,841. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 221 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Golden Valley is $135,700 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $236,095. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Golden Valley reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 209/100K.

Education

27.6% of adults in Golden Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Golden Valley has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population241
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$76,875
Per Capita$39,841
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty1.3%
County GDP$1,931M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,650

Housing

A+
Home Value$135,700
Rent
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$236,095
Housing Units142
Rent Burden17.2%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property209/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,631/100K

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,941 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute33 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed223 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Golden Valley was founded in 1913.
The median home in Golden Valley was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Dickinson/Theodore Roosevelt Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.