Living in Golden Valley, North Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Golden Valley · Census data 2020–2024
Golden Valley has 258 residents with a median age of 38.8. The median household income is $80,625 (5% higher than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $146,900, the median rent is $1,313/month.
Golden Valley is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Golden Valley at a glance
- Population
- 258
- Median age
- 38.8State: 35.9
- Median household income
- $80,625State: $76,657
- Median home value
- $146,900State: $249,900
- Median rent
- $1,313/moState: $954
- Homeowners
- 74.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.3%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Golden Valley a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: An average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Golden Valley
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Golden Valley the median home value is $146,900, 56% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,313 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,328 a month in housing costs.
Golden Valley median household income
The median household income in Golden Valley is $80,625 and the income per person is $34,547. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).
Housing in Golden Valley: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 142
- Owner-occupied
- 74.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.9%
- Vacant
- 18.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.22
Golden Valley demographics
- Population
- 258
- Median age
- 38.8
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 29.8%
- Households
- 116
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Golden Valley ›
Education in Golden Valley
33.3% of adults 25 and older in Golden Valley have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Golden Valley
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 2.8%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 6.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Golden Valley vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | 258 | $80,625 | $146,900 | $1,313 |
| Zap | 200 | $95,000 | $91,300 | $1,275 |
| Halliday | 389 | $51,154 | $116,000 | $981 |
| Beulah | 3,040 | $76,848 | $203,300 | $1,075 |
| Hazen | 2,453 | $79,609 | $190,300 | $918 |
| Dunn Center | 329 | $93,750 | $178,500 | $979 |
| Hebron | 677 | $63,542 | $98,100 | $873 |
| White Shield | 246 | $68,750 | — | $811 |
| Richardton | 768 | $60,179 | $188,500 | $593 |
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What is the median household income in Golden Valley, ND?
The median household income in Golden Valley is $80,625, 5% higher than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (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 $146,900, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.
How much is rent in Golden Valley?
The median gross rent in Golden Valley is $1,313 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is Golden Valley, ND a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the North Dakota median; home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Golden Valley?
The median age in Golden Valley is 38.8 years (North Dakota: 35.9).
How long is the commute in Golden Valley?
The average commute to work in Golden Valley is 38 minutes; 6.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Golden Valley?
The unemployment rate in Golden Valley is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Golden Valley?
33.3% 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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