Golden Valley Township, NC
Living in Golden Valley Township
Bikeability
1
Walkability
1
Commute
9
Public Transit
1
Affordability
95
Public Safety
94
Airports
61
Hospitals
64
Colleges
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
74
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.5k
Population
+366 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
+3 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+10% (2010–19)
83%
Family Households
+15% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school17%
High school graduate38%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone14%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$44k
Median Household Income
-$3.8k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+11% (2010–19)
41 mi
Average Commute
97%
Lived Here Last Year
+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K30%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K1%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector67%
Self-employed17%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office13%
Service28%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$112k
Median Home Value
-$21k (2010–19)
38%
Built 2000 or Later
$668
Median Monthly Rent
+$349 (2010–19)
67%
Owner-Occupied
+27% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached75%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later8%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K16%
$100K to $149K41%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K20%
$300K to $399K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity75%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas5%
Utility gas3%
Wood14%
Crime
Violent Crime in Golden Valley Township
United States45
North Carolina20
Rutherford County10
Property Crime in Golden Valley Township
United States48
North Carolina30
Rutherford County37
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Golden Valley Township
Inland Flooding71
Tornado23
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Golden Valley Township, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near Golden Valley Township, NC
Silvercreek Adventist School
9 miles, N
Morganton Day School
12 miles, N
Nebo Crossing Academy
13 miles, NW
Glenwood Christian Academy
17 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Golden Valley Township, NC
Gardner-Webb University
23 miles, S
Lenoir-Rhyne University
26 miles, NE
Montreat College
31 miles, W
Limestone College
36 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Golden Valley Township, NC
Carolinas Healthcare System-Blue Ridge
12 miles, NE
Broughton Hospital
12 miles, N
The McDowell Hospital
17 miles, NW
Rutherford Regional Medical Center
19 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Golden Valley Township, NC
Asheville Regional Airport
46 miles, W
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
51 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
54 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
73 miles, NW