Golden Valley 66 Good
Golden Valley Livability #45 ranked city in Nevada#11,377 ranked city in the USARanks better than 61% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Golden Valley

PROS
  • Crime

    The crime rate is far lower than the national average per 100,000 residents. As such, it should be considered a very safe place to live when compared to other areas.

  • Employment

    This area excels in the employment category with a score well above average, primarily due to the higher median home income, per capita income and low unemployment rates.

  • Housing

    High scores in the housing category are attributed to this area, possibly pointing to a favorable home affordability ratio, robust appreciation rates or elevated home values.

  • Ratings

    Locals express favorable opinions about the proximity of everyday local amenities, parks, public transit, neighborly atmosphere, strong sense of community and the general safety of the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    A large portion of amenities are not ideally situated within walking distance, potentially requiring residents to utilize a vehicle or public transportation.

  • Commute

    Access to public transportation in this particular area may be limited, which can result in longer-than-average commute times to reach workplaces.

  • Health & Safety

    A low health and safety score may be attributed to factors such as subpar air quality and the unavailability of certain health-related facilities like hospitals, clinics, doctors and pharmacies.

  • Schools

    The lower than average schools score may be influenced by below-average education levels, subpar reading and math scores and the lack of access to local elementary and high schools.

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      Golden Valley transportation information

      Statistic Golden Valley Nevada National
      Average one way commute24min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work96.6%78.0%76.4%
      Workers who carpool3.0%10.7%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.2%3.6%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.4%0.6%
      Workers who walk0.0%2.1%2.8%
      Working from home0.0%3.6%4.6%
      Source: The Golden Valley, NV data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).