Median Age
43 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
20%
Over 65
24%
Golden Valley, MN Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,526
Population
21,900
Renter Mix
32% Rent
A Twin Cities suburb that loves to play outside.
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Commuter
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Parks
Nestled just west of Minneapolis, Golden Valley is where corporate headquarters share zip codes with some of the best trail systems in the Twin Cities metro. Theodore Wirth Park anchors the city's east side, offering hundreds of acres of forest, lakes, and winding paths that connect directly to Minneapolis's regional trail network. Everyday errands are easy, with shopping and dining options spread throughout town, and downtown Minneapolis is only a short drive away for those nights when you want more on the menu.
Renters here will find a solid mix of apartment communities, from spacious garden-style buildings to updated mid-rise options, many set against wooded backdrops or near parkland. The rental market includes a range of studio to three-bedroom floor plans, giving solo renters and roommates alike plenty to explore. General Mills has called Golden Valley home for decades, and that Fortune 500 presence shapes the area's polished-but-grounded feel. Each February, Theodore Wirth transforms into a hub for the City of Lakes Loppet Ski Festival, drawing thousands of skiers to its groomed Nordic trails.
Explore the City
Golden Valley takes pride in its public art.
Stroll across the dock at Wirth Lake in Golden Valley.
Aerial View of Hampshire Park.
High-end stores are available to residents of Golden Valley.
Westwood Lake provides a scenic backdrop for trail users and anglers.
Two two-story homes are common in the Golden Valley area.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$105,380
Average: $131,097
Education
10,795
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
12,158
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Golden Valley has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
32%
Non-Renters
68%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Golden Valley, MN is $1,594 for a studio, $1,526 for one bedroom, $2,021 for two bedrooms, and $2,820 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Golden Valley has increased by 2.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,526/month
734 Sq Ft
House
$2,875/month
1,677 Sq Ft
Condo
$1,484/month
906 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,995/month
1,338 Sq Ft
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Golden Valley, MN is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
School Of Engineering-Arts At Olson
Public
Grades K-5
432 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
792 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
854 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
264 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
264 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
341 Students
Perpich Center For Arts Education
Public
Grades 9-12
149 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Quaking Bog
- JD Rivers' Children's Garden
- Theodore Wirth Park
- Valley View Park
- Westwood Hills Nature Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.