Living in Golden Valley, Arizona
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Golden Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Golden Valley has 8,567 residents with a median age of 59.2. The median household income is $42,585 (47% lower than the Arizona median), the median home value is $176,000, the median rent is $1,134/month.
Golden Valley at a glance
- Population
- 8,567
- Median age
- 59.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $42,585State: $79,964
- Median home value
- $176,000State: $394,500
- Median rent
- $1,134/moState: $1,543
- Homeowners
- 92%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.9%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Golden Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 47% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Golden Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Golden Valley the median home value is $176,000, 47% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,134 per month, which is 43.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,185 a month in housing costs.
Golden Valley median household income
The median household income in Golden Valley is $42,585 and the income per person is $27,457. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Arizona: 12.5%).
Housing in Golden Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,694
- Owner-occupied
- 92%
- Renter-occupied
- 8%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.08
Golden Valley demographics
- Population
- 8,567
- Median age
- 59.2
- Under 18
- 13.6%
- 65 and older
- 37.8%
- Households
- 4,123
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 15.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Golden Valley ›
Education in Golden Valley
4.9% of adults 25 and older in Golden Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arizona: 33.3%), and 2.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Golden Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 7.3%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.1%
Golden Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | 8,567 | $42,585 | $176,000 | $1,134 |
| So-Hi | 648 | $52,776 | $137,500 | — |
| Walnut Creek | 556 | $45,824 | $248,600 | — |
| Kingman | 34,375 | $61,792 | $267,700 | $1,058 |
| New Kingman-Butler | 13,993 | $40,949 | $118,900 | $1,018 |
| Lazy Y U | 481 | $103,750 | $494,400 | — |
| Katherine | 159 | $70,278 | $188,200 | — |
| Pinion Pines | 221 | $75,107 | $286,200 | — |
| Bullhead City | 42,496 | $50,556 | $211,500 | $1,079 |
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What is the median household income in Golden Valley, AZ?
The median household income in Golden Valley is $42,585, 47% lower than the Arizona median of $79,964 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Golden Valley?
The median home value in Golden Valley is $176,000, compared with $394,500 in Arizona.
How much is rent in Golden Valley?
The median gross rent in Golden Valley is $1,134 per month, about 43.8% of household income.
Is Golden Valley, AZ a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 47% lower than the Arizona median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.7%.
What is the median age in Golden Valley?
The median age in Golden Valley is 59.2 years (Arizona: 39).
How long is the commute in Golden Valley?
The average commute to work in Golden Valley is 26 minutes; 7.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Golden Valley?
The unemployment rate in Golden Valley is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Golden Valley?
4.9% of adults in Golden Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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