Golden Hills SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Golden Hills summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Golden Hills. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around California. Key points include:
The cost of living in Golden Hills is 124 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Golden Hills is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Golden Hills is $432,572.
The median income in Golden Hills is $95,669.
Golden Hills's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Golden Hills Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Golden Hills | California | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 142 | 100 |
| Services | 113 | 110 | 100 |
| Groceries | 115 | 118 | 100 |
| Health | 138 | 197 | 100 |
| Housing | 119 | 120 | 100 |
| Transportation | 119 | 121 | 100 |
| Utilities | 124 | 121 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Golden Hills, CA Weather
The average high in Golden Hills is 75.7° and the average low is 48.6°.
There are 22.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 8.4 inches of precipitation each year with 1.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Golden Hills |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 75.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 48.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 22.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 8.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 1.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Golden Hills Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Golden Hills
The current population in Golden Hills is 9,891. The population has increased 15.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,891 | -5.3% |
| 2023 | 10,445 | 5.6% |
| 2022 | 9,892 | -1.6% |
| 2021 | 10,051 | -1.8% |
| 2020 | 10,234 | 9.4% |
| 2019 | 9,351 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 9,407 | 5.8% |
| 2017 | 8,889 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 8,951 | 7.7% |
| 2015 | 8,313 | -1.0% |
| 2014 | 8,398 | 9.0% |
| 2013 | 7,705 | -1.3% |
| 2012 | 7,808 | -3.7% |
| 2011 | 8,106 | -5.5% |
| 2010 | 8,574 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Golden Hills
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Golden Hills is:
62.2% White with 6,149 White residents.
0.0% African American with 0 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 157 Asian residents.
0.2% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.
2.4% Other with 236 Other residents.
3.4% Two Or More with 332 Two Or More residents.
30.3% Hispanic with 2,998 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Golden Hills | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.2% | 33.8% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 5.2% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 15.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Other | 2.4% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.4% | 4.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 30.3% | 40.2% | 19.3% |
Gender in Golden Hills
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Golden Hills is 49.6% female with 4,909 female residents.
Golden Hills is 50.4% male with 4,982 male residents.
| Gender | Golden Hills | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.4% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Golden Hills for adults over 25
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7.0% of adults in Golden Hills completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Golden Hills completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Golden Hills completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Golden Hills completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Golden Hills completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Golden Hills completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Golden Hills completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Golden Hills completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Golden Hills completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Golden Hills | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 20.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Golden Hills, California
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4.0% of households in Golden Hills earn Less than $10,000.
2.4% of households in Golden Hills earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.6% of households in Golden Hills earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.4% of households in Golden Hills earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.9% of households in Golden Hills earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.2% of households in Golden Hills earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.9% of households in Golden Hills earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.6% of households in Golden Hills earn $100,000 to $149,999.
18.1% of households in Golden Hills earn $150,000 to $199,999.
12.9% of households in Golden Hills earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Golden Hills | CA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.0% | 4.5% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.6% | 5.0% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 5.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.9% | 8.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% | 13.0% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.9% | 11.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.6% | 17.8% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.1% | 11.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 12.9% | 20.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
