Life in Golden Valley research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Golden Valley over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Golden Valley:
The population in Golden Valley is 22,142.
The median home value in Golden Valley is $409,489.
The median income in Golden Valley is $110,026.
The cost of living in Golden Valley is 112 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Golden Valley is $1,589.
The unemployment rate in Golden Valley is 3.2%.
The poverty rate in Golden Valley is 8.6%.
The average high in Golden Valley is 54.9° and the average low is 36.5°.
Crime in Golden Valley summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Golden Valley. Key points include:
There were 464 total crimes in Golden Valley in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Golden Valley is 2,165.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Golden Valley is 186.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Golden Valley is 1,979.1 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Golden Valley is -6.82% below the national average.
Statistic | Count Raw |
Golden Valley / 100k People |
Minnesota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total Crimes Per 100K | 464 | 2,165.8 | 2,402.4 | 2,324.2 |
Violent Crime | 40 | 186.7 | 277.5 | 369.8 |
Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.4 | 6.3 |
Robbery | 12 | 56.0 | 68.5 | 66.1 |
Aggravated Assault | 21 | 98.0 | 166.5 | 268.2 |
Property Crime | 424 | 1,979.1 | 2,124.9 | 1,954.4 |
Burglary | 61 | 284.7 | 307.0 | 269.8 |
Larceny | 320 | 1,493.7 | 1,567.8 | 1,401.9 |
Car Theft | 43 | 200.7 | 250.0 | 282.7 |
Cost of living in Golden Valley summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Golden Valley. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Minnesota. Key points include:
The cost of living in Golden Valley is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Golden Valley is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Golden Valley is $409,489.
The median income in Golden Valley is $110,026.
Living Expense | Golden Valley | Minnesota | National Average | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Overall | 112 | 95 | 100 | |
Services | 104 | 101 | 100 | |
Groceries | 93 | 98 | 100 | |
Health | 101 | 111 | 100 | |
Housing | 140 | 83 | 100 | |
Transportation | 105 | 98 | 100 | |
Utilities | 100 | 95 | 100 |
The average high in Golden Valley is 54.9° and the average low is 36.5°.
There are 64.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 32.6 inches of precipitation each year with 52.5 inches of snow.
Stat | Golden Valley |
---|---|
Average Annual High | 54.9 |
Average Annual Low | 36.5 |
Annual Precipitation Days | 64.4 |
Average Annual Precipitation | 32.6 |
Average Annual Snowfall | 52.5 |
The current population in Golden Valley is 22,142. The population has increased 9.7% from 2010.
Year | Population | % Change |
---|---|---|
2022 | 22,142 | 3.6% |
2021 | 21,364 | 0.7% |
2020 | 21,208 | 0.8% |
2019 | 21,040 | 0.8% |
2018 | 20,866 | 0.9% |
2017 | 20,683 | 0.4% |
2016 | 20,594 | 0.7% |
2015 | 20,454 | 0.7% |
2014 | 20,314 | 0.6% |
2013 | 20,184 | - |
81.2% White with 17,990 White residents.
5.7% African American with 1,255 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 73 American Indian residents.
2.6% Asian with 573 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 7 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 89 Other residents.
6.0% Two Or More with 1,323 Two Or More residents.
3.8% Hispanic with 832 Hispanic residents.
Race | Golden Valley | MN | USA |
---|---|---|---|
White | 81.2% | 77.7% | 58.9% |
African American | 5.7% | 6.6% | 12.1% |
American Indian | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.6% |
Asian | 2.6% | 5.0% | 5.7% |
Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
Two Or More | 6.0% | 3.8% | 3.5% |
Hispanic | 3.8% | 5.7% | 18.7% |
Golden Valley is 52.1% female with 11,527 female residents.
Golden Valley is 47.9% male with 10,615 male residents.
Gender | Golden Valley | MN | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Female | 52.1% | 49.8% | 50.4% |
Male | 47.9% | 50.2% | 49.6% |
2.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed associate's degree.
36.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed bachelor's degree.
15.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed doctorate degree.
Education | Golden Valley | MN | USA |
---|---|---|---|
< 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
High School / GED | 13.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
Some College | 17.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 12.0% | 9.0% |
Bachelor's Degree | 36.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
Master's Degree | 15.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
Professional Degree | 6.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
3.5% of households in Golden Valley earn Less than $10,000.
3.7% of households in Golden Valley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.3% of households in Golden Valley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.9% of households in Golden Valley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.1% of households in Golden Valley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.1% of households in Golden Valley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.2% of households in Golden Valley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
20.1% of households in Golden Valley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.5% of households in Golden Valley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
22.6% of households in Golden Valley earn $200,000 or more.
Income | Golden Valley | MN | USA |
---|---|---|---|
Less than $10,000 | 3.5% | 3.6% | 4.9% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 3.7% | 3.0% | 3.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 2.3% | 5.8% | 7.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 4.9% | 6.3% | 7.4% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 7.1% | 9.9% | 10.7% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 15.1% | 16.1% | 16.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 20.1% | 19.6% | 17.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 11.5% | 10.4% | 8.8% |
$200,000 or more | 22.6% | 11.9% | 11.4% |