Golden Valley

MN

Hennepin County, Minnesota

Population 1.3M |Median income $97,653 |9 hospitals

Population
1,269,496
Hennepin County
Median Income
$97,653
+44% vs avg
Median Home Value
$392,900
+73% vs avg
Median Age
37.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

20132024
Population
1.3M+8%
Median Income
$97,653+52%
Median Home Value
$392,900+70%
Poverty Rate
10%-22%
Unemployment
4.5%-42%

Economics

Median Rent
$1,487/mo
Poverty Rate
10% -30% vs avg
Unemployment 4.5%
Bachelor's Degree+ 54.1%
Work From Home 25.2%
Public Transit 3.5%

Population

White 66.3%
African American 13.4%
Asian 7.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.4%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
28.7%
Short Sleep Duration
27.7%
Obesity
27.1%
Physical Inactivity
18.9%
Binge Drinking
18.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
14.5%
Current Smoking
11.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
9.8%
Current Asthma
9.6%
Diabetes
8.1%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 67.7%
Annual Checkup 74.7%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
7.5%
Coronary Heart Disease
5%
Stroke
2.8%

Hospitals 9 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
3
★★★
3
★★
1
★
0
Average Rating
3.5/5
Total Hospitals
9
With ER
8
MINNEAPOLIS VA MEDICAL CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS · Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER
★★★★★
ABBOTT NORTHWESTERN HOSPITAL
MINNEAPOLIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
M HEALTH FAIRVIEW SOUTHDALE HOSPITAL
EDINA · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
MAPLE GROVE HOSPITAL
MAPLE GROVE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★☆
HENNEPIN COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
PARK NICOLLET METHODIST HOSPITAL
SAINT LOUIS PARK · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
M HEALTH FAIRVIEW UNIVERSITY OF MN MEDICAL CENTER
MINNEAPOLIS · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆
NORTH MEMORIAL HEALTH HOSPITAL
ROBBINSDALE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Alerts & News — Golden Valley Area 6

Weather Alerts high

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Lake Superior Near Minnesota and Wisconsin

NOAA · 13h ago
Weather Alerts high

Storm Warning and Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN

NOAA · 13h ago
Weather Alerts high

Heavy Freezing Spray and Storm Warning Issued for Grand Portage to Grand Marais, MN

NOAA · 1d ago
Air Quality

Air Quality Alert: Twin Cities, MN Reaches Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Level

EPA · 2d ago
Weather Alerts high

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Sibley and Barron Counties Until Monday Morning

NOAA · 4d ago
Weather Alerts high

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Pine County, Minnesota Through Sunday Night

NOAA · 4d ago

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Golden Valley, MN? ▼
Golden Valley, MN has a population of 1,269,496 people, located in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
What is the median household income in Golden Valley? ▼
The median household income in Golden Valley, MN is $97,653 per year. The poverty rate is 10%.
What is the median home value in Golden Valley? ▼
The median home value in Golden Valley, MN is $392,900. Median rent is $1,487/month.
What are the top health concerns in Golden Valley? ▼
The top health indicators in Golden Valley include High Blood Pressure (28.7%), Short Sleep Duration (27.7%), Obesity (27.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Golden Valley? ▼
Golden Valley has 9 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. 8 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Golden Valley? ▼
The median age in Golden Valley, MN is 37.6 years. 54.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Golden Valley, MN is located in Hennepin County, Minnesota. With a population of 1.3M and a median household income of $97,653, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 9 hospitals with an average rating of 3.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Golden Valley area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2022 5-year estimates). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Data is county-level (Hennepin County) as the smallest consistent geographic unit across all sources.

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI UCR, CDC PLACES, and NCES. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.