Golden Valley, Nevada

Quick Statistics

Golden Valley is a community in Washoe County, Nevada, home to about 1,139 people spread across 3.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $45,417 a year, and a typical home is worth about $498,800. About 41.5% of adults hold a college degree, and 88.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 27 percent over the past decade.

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1,139
Total Population
▼ down 27% since 2012
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3.61 sq. mi.
Total Land Area
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$45,417
Median Personal Income
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$498,800
Median Home Value
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41.5%
College Educated
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88.8%
Have Health Insurance
▲ up 13.4 points since 2010
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Among the Nevada towns GeoStat tracks, Golden Valley ranks number 61 of 123 in population, number 27 in median household income, number 26 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.

Summers around Golden Valley typically top out near 95°F in July, while January nights average about 19°F. The area sees roughly 13 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.

Towns Near Golden Valley
# Town Distance Population
1.Sun Valley, NV2.5 mi.22,228
2.Lemmon Valley, NV4.8 mi.4,412
3.Reno, NV5.0 mi.273,212
4.Sparks, NV6.5 mi.110,024
5.Spanish Springs, NV8.6 mi.17,980
6.Mogul, NV8.8 mi.1,050
7.Cold Springs, NV9.7 mi.11,321
8.Verdi, NV10.8 mi.1,012
Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Valley

What is the population of Golden Valley, Nevada?
Golden Valley has a population of about 1,139 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.

What county is Golden Valley, Nevada in?
Golden Valley is located in Washoe County, Nevada.

What is the median home value in Golden Valley, Nevada?
The median home value in Golden Valley is about $498,800, based on American Community Survey data.

What is the median income in Golden Valley, Nevada?
The median personal income in Golden Valley is about $45,417 per year.

How many tornadoes have hit near Golden Valley, Nevada?
Since 1950, 13 tornadoes have been recorded in Washoe County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.

What is the weather like in Golden Valley, Nevada?
Typical July highs run about 95 degrees and January lows about 19 degrees, with around 13 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.

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