Golden Valley SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
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 Arizona. Key points include:
The cost of living in Golden Valley is 91 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Golden Valley is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Golden Valley is $246,238.
The median income in Golden Valley is $42,585.
Golden Valley's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Golden Valley Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Golden Valley | Arizona | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 91 | 100 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 59 | 97 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 113 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Golden Valley, AZ Weather
The average high in Golden Valley is 80.6° and the average low is 52.9°.
There are 16.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 7.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.8 inches of snow.
| Stat | Golden Valley |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 80.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 52.9 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 16.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 7.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.8 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Golden Valley Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Golden Valley
The current population in Golden Valley is 8,567. The population has increased 1.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,567 | 7.1% |
| 2023 | 7,999 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 7,900 | -0.2% |
| 2021 | 7,914 | -3.0% |
| 2020 | 8,161 | -10.1% |
| 2019 | 9,079 | 4.7% |
| 2018 | 8,673 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 8,694 | 3.5% |
| 2016 | 8,404 | -6.1% |
| 2015 | 8,946 | 9.6% |
| 2014 | 8,162 | 1.4% |
| 2013 | 8,047 | -2.4% |
| 2012 | 8,242 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 8,285 | -1.4% |
| 2010 | 8,405 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Golden Valley
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Golden Valley is:
70.3% White with 6,022 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
1.3% American Indian with 110 American Indian residents.
1.4% Asian with 116 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 35 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 426 Two Or More residents.
21.7% Hispanic with 1,858 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Golden Valley | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 70.3% | 52.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 4.4% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 3.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 3.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 21.7% | 31.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Golden Valley
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Golden Valley is 49.8% female with 4,264 female residents.
Golden Valley is 50.2% male with 4,302 male residents.
| Gender | Golden Valley | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Golden Valley for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed < 9th grade.
16.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed high school / ged.
23.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed associate's degree.
2.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Golden Valley completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Golden Valley | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 6.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 16.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 23.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 2.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Golden Valley, Arizona
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5.8% of households in Golden Valley earn Less than $10,000.
5.7% of households in Golden Valley earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.0% of households in Golden Valley earn $15,000 to $24,999.
16.2% of households in Golden Valley earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.8% of households in Golden Valley earn $35,000 to $49,999.
13.7% of households in Golden Valley earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.8% of households in Golden Valley earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.7% of households in Golden Valley earn $100,000 to $149,999.
0.9% of households in Golden Valley earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.5% of households in Golden Valley earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Golden Valley | AZ | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.8% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.7% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.0% | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.2% | 6.6% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.7% | 16.5% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.8% | 13.5% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.7% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
