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Golden Valley, Minnesota, in Hennepin county, is 4 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is located in the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Golden Valley has a population of 20,281.
In Golden Valley, about 58% of adults are married.
You'll feel comfortable in Golden Valley if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.
In 2000, Golden Valley had a median family income of $75,899. People in Golden Valley generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Golden Valley than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Golden Valley, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Golden Valley. This city has lots of successful singles.
Residents of Golden Valley gave more campaign money ($54,395) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
Owners occupy 81% of the housing units in Golden Valley. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.
In Golden Valley, 89% of commuters drive to work.
Golden Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):
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| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 4% |  |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 9% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 10% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
Comparing Golden Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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