At a Glance
Median Income
$76,875
$39,841 per capita
Home Value
$135,700
Zillow: $236,095
Bachelor's Degree+
27.6%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.5%
1.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.7% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
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 7.5% (108% 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 17.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population241
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density321/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans11.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$76,875
Per Capita$39,841
Unemployment7.5%
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%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death10,631/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Rain17.4 in/yr
AQI37 (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.
22.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 223 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.