Golden Village, BC

British Columbia

Golden Village is a small town in British Columbia with a population of 3,986. Residents earn $87,000 per year, which is 16% above the national average.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
3,986 Population 911/sq mi density
$87,000 Median Income $51,300 per capita
$448,000 Home Value
$1,080 Median Rent 16.4% income on rent
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$87,000 median income, 7.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$448,000 home value, $1,080/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $87,000
16% higher than US avg
Home Value $448,000
59% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 14.4%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,080
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment 7.0%
94% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 9.0%
27% lower than US avg

How Golden Village Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,986
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density911/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

B+
Median Income$87,000
Per Capita$51,300
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty9.0%
Commute17 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$448,000
Rent$1,080
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units1,735
Rent Burden16.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation10 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.4%
High School+30.0%
Graduate+5.2%

Community

Commute17 min

Is Golden Village a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Golden Village receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Golden Village offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Golden Village is $87,000, 16% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 7.0% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 9.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Golden Village is $448,000, making it a premium housing market at 59% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school.

Golden Village has a population of 3,986 with a density of 911 people per square mile. The median age is 39.6 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.5%), with 8.2% Asian.

Population

3,986
Total Population
911
People / sq mi
39.6yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
4.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.6%
Female 49.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Golden Village vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only83.9%
7% above US avg
Spanish3.9%
71% below US avg
Other Languages12.2%

Social Characteristics

Golden Village vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Golden Village is $87,000, which is 16% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 7.0% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 17 minutes.

Income: Golden Village vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$87,000
16% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,300

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment7.0%
94% above US avg
Poverty Rate9.0%
27% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time16.5 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home14.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Golden Village is $448,000, 59% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,080 (7% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$448,000
59% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,080
7% below US avg
Rent Burden16.4%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.2%
Renter-Occupied30.8%
Housing Units1,735

Property Tax

Health Metrics: Golden Village vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

Crime Rates: Golden Village vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Temperature

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density911/sq mi
Coordinates49.1878°N, 123.1282°W
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+14.4%
57% below US avg
High School+30.0%
Graduate Degree+5.2%
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density911/sq mi
Total Area4.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute16.5 min
Drive Alone76.1%
Public Transit0.5%
Work from Home14.4%

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