Population 3,085 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Golden Valley
Household size in Golden Valley
| Period | Golden Valley | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.51 | 2.45 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.27 | 2.53 | 2.47 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.51 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.45 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.06 | −0.06 | −0.03 |
Households in Golden Valley run small, averaging 2.45 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. The Milwaukee area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.35, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Golden Valley
| Period | Golden Valley | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8 | 37.8 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 38.7 | 39.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.2 | 39.6 | 40.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.7 | 39.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.1 | +1.9 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Golden Valley is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 36.7, against 40.1 nationally. Compared with other Milwaukee neighborhoods, though, Golden Valley is older than most.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Golden Valley
| Period | Golden Valley | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 13.0% | 10.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 12.8% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 12.2% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.7% | 12.2% | 9.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Golden Valley than nationally: 13.7%, against 11.6%. Compared with other Milwaukee neighborhoods, though, Golden Valley has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Golden Valley
Renters in Golden Valley
| Period | Golden Valley | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 37.2% | 30.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.5% | 39.1% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 39.9% | 33.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 39.6% | 32.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +2.4 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 23.4% of households in Golden Valley rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Milwaukee neighborhood has a lower share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Golden Valley
| Period | Golden Valley | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 8.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.7% | 8.1% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.3% | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Golden Valley: just 4.3% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Few Milwaukee neighborhoods have a lower vacancy rate: only six of 72.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Golden Valley
| Period | Golden Valley | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1955 | 1964 | 1970 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1955 | 1965 | 1971 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1956 | 1966 | 1972 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1957 | 1968 | 1974 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Golden Valley is a place of older homes: half were built before 1957, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Compared with other Milwaukee neighborhoods, though, Golden Valley has newer homes than most.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Golden Valley
| Period | Golden Valley | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $767 | $849 | $758 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $656 | $928 | $821 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $982 | $1,022 | $904 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,223 | $1,290 | $1,139 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$457 | +$441 | +$380 | +$606 |
The median renter in Golden Valley pays $1,223 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 32.5% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Compared with other Milwaukee neighborhoods, though, Golden Valley has higher rents than most.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Golden Valley
Bachelor's degrees in Golden Valley
| Period | Golden Valley | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8% | 31.0% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 42.8% | 32.9% | 28.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 37.3% | 35.4% | 30.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 47.9% | 39.2% | 33.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Golden Valley is highly educated: nearly half of adults 25 and older (47.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Golden Valley has a higher share of college graduates than the great majority of Milwaukee neighborhoods.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Golden Valley
| Period | Golden Valley | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.5% | 88.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.7% | 89.5% | 90.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 91.0% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.9% | 92.2% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.7 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Golden Valley: 95.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Golden Valley has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Milwaukee neighborhoods.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Golden Valley
| Period | Golden Valley | Milwaukee area | Wisconsin | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 7.7% | 6.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.2% | 8.7% | 7.3% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.3% | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.5% | 4.0% | 3.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Golden Valley has been strong: just 1.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only four of Milwaukee's 72 neighborhoods have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Golden Valley compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | 2.45 | 36.7 | 13.7% | 23.4% | 4.3% | 1957 | $1,223 | 47.9% | 95.9% | 1.5% |
| Lindsay Park | 2.49 | 33.5 | 24.9% | 46.5% | 9.5% | 1957 | $1,151 | 22.7% | 88.2% | 0.7% |
| Cooper Park | 2.25 | 33.8 | 7.0% | 31.4% | 6.4% | 1952 | $1,075 | 61.4% | 98.3% | 4.3% |
| Columbus Park | 2.58 | 31.4 | 23.8% | 47.0% | 10.2% | 1956 | $1,033 | 14.6% | 87.0% | 6.9% |
| Dineen Park | 2.34 | 43.6 | 20.6% | 62.6% | 11.4% | 1956 | $973 | 16.4% | 77.0% | 2.1% |
| Enderis Park | 2.18 | 36.9 | 9.9% | 35.6% | 8.7% | 1945 | $1,099 | 51.5% | 96.3% | 1.2% |
| Timmerman West | 2.47 | 31.6 | 23.4% | 59.0% | 7.0% | 1965 | $1,125 | 22.7% | 94.0% | 8.4% |
| Capitol Heights | 2.82 | 38.8 | 28.0% | 41.5% | 3.9% | 1956 | $1,121 | 15.7% | 85.6% | 11.0% |
| Long View | 2.86 | 36.2 | 20.9% | 50.0% | 9.6% | 1953 | $1,356 | 9.3% | 90.4% | 4.0% |
| Tosa East Towne | 2.23 | 36.7 | 9.4% | 34.8% | 2.6% | 1940 | $1,093 | 66.1% | 97.7% | 2.5% |
| Valhalla | 2.74 | 27.0 | 48.6% | 81.4% | 16.3% | 1967 | $1,084 | 15.1% | 90.5% | 11.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Golden Valley. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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