Golden Valley is a small town of 7,900 in Arizona, with a median household income of $45,427
and a 7.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Golden Valley stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Golden Valley is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Golden Valley city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 89.9
Golden Valley's overall cost of living index is 89.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Golden Valley costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Golden Valley, AZ
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$975
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
92.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,427
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Golden Valley's violent crime rate is 360.5 per 100,000 residents
— 5% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
360.5 /100k
Property Crime
2201.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Golden Valley is served primarily by Kingman Unified School District (79598).
The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Golden Valley, AZ
National Avg
School District
Kingman Unified School District (79598)
—
Elementary Schools
7
—
Middle Schools
3
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High Schools
3
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Student/Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
79.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Golden Valley sees average highs of 57.4°F in January
and 98.7°F in July,
with 8.0 inches of annual precipitation
.
Golden Valley's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Golden Valley roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,400 and median rent is $975/month.
Golden Valley's violent crime rate is 360.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2201.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Golden Valley are operated by Kingman Unified School District (79598).
The district has 7 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1. 5.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Golden Valley, AZ has a population of 7,900, a median household income of $45,427, and an unemployment rate of 7.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Golden Valley averages 57.4°F in January and 98.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 8.0 inches
.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Golden Valley, AZ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 86413.
The population of Golden Valley, Arizona is 7,900 with a median age of 62.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Golden Valley: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $105,400, median household income $45,427, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Golden Valley side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
