Golden Valley, MN
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 20,271 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | High |
| Health Care: | Comprehensive |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | Average |
Geography
Golden Valley is just west of Minneapolis.
Cultural Attractions
The city sponsors free summertime concerts at Brookview Park, and the Golden Valley Historical Society hosts special programs.
Recreation
The Brookview Golf Course features a restaurant and a golf shop.
Historical
The Electric Luce Line Railroad ignited development in Golden Valley in 1912.
Economy
Golden Valley is the corporate headquarters for both General Mills and Honeywell.
| Population [details] | 20,271 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 56.0% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 322.84 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 50.20% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 19.6 °F/-3.55 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 82.15 °F/56.99 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 26.01 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 60 |
| Cost of living [details] | 110.35 |
| State sales tax | 6.50% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Milwaukee (297.73 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL INTERNATIONAL/WOLD-CHAMBERLAIN (10.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Golf, Skiing/Snowshoeing, Sporting events, Swimming, Trails and wildlife, Travel |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Cultural and art events, Current affairs, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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