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Golden Valley, NV

Full City Profile · Nevada · Storey County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,184 Population 328/sq mi density
$102,757 Median Income $49,137 per capita
$514,700 Home Value $429,856 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
488 Violent Crime/100K 2,892 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$102,757 median income, 3.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$514,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
488 violent crimes/100K (28% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Golden Valley, NV

At a Glance

Median Income
$102,757
37% above
$49,137 per capita
Home Value
$514,700
83% above
Zillow: $429,856
Violent Crime
488/100K
28% above
2,892/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.9%
8% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14% below
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 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
137%
Home Value
183%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
108%
Crime
128%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Golden Valley a Good Place to Live?

B
3.1 / 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 $102,757 , which is 37% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,137. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Golden Valley is $514,700 , 83% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,856. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.

Safety & Crime

Golden Valley reports 488 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 28% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,892/100K.

Education

21.7% of adults in Golden Valley hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Golden Valley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,184
Median Age63.5 yrs
Density328/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$102,757
Per Capita$49,137
Unemployment3.9%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$2,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,608

Housing

B+
Home Value$514,700
Rent
Ownership98.7%
Zillow$429,856
Housing Units569
Rent Burden35.8%

Crime

F
Violent488/100K
Property2,892/100K

Health

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death6,548/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain11.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,138 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute26 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations101

Did You Know?

The median home in Golden Valley was built in 1984.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
8.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.