Golden Valley, Minnesota
Golden Valley Real Estate
Homes for sale, local facts and advice for buying or selling in Golden Valley, Hennepin County, from Huerkamp Home Group.
Key takeaways
What should you know about Golden Valley at a glance?
Golden Valley is a west metro city in Hennepin County, home to 21,263 people. Here's what the public numbers say.
- Population: 21,263 (Census 2024 estimate; -5.7% since 2020)
- Median home value: $431,400, 10% higher than the Hennepin County median (owner estimates, Census ACS)
- Median household income: $108,772, 11% higher than Hennepin County
- Homeownership: 70.7% of households own their home (Minnesota: 72.2%)
- Getting around: about 13 minutes to downtown Minneapolis and 28 minutes to MSP Airport in light traffic
- Schools: Robbinsdale Public School District covers about 51% of the city
Sources: US Census Bureau 2024 population estimates and 2020–2024 American Community Survey; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
For sale now
Where can I find Golden Valley homes for sale?
The newest Golden Valley listings, live from the NorthstarMLS. Open any home for photos, maps and saved-search alerts.
Open Sat, Nov 7 · 8–10 PM$444,9003070 Glenden Terrace, Golden Valley, MN 55422MLS #7164869
Listing courtesy of Coldwell Banker Realty - Lakes
$500,000401 Turnpike Road, Golden Valley, MN 55416MLS #7166910Listing courtesy of Kris Lindahl Real Estate
Open Sat, Nov 7 · 4–6 PM$620,0005321 Thotland Road, Golden Valley, MN 55422MLS #7164844Listing courtesy of Real Broker, LLC
$599,9003030 Quail Avenue N, Golden Valley, MN 55422MLS #7161118Listing courtesy of Park Place Realty
Open Sat, Nov 7 · 7:30–9 PM$575,0002725 Scott Avenue N, Golden Valley, MN 55422MLS #7160464Listing courtesy of Edina Realty, Inc.
$514,9001834 Glenwood Parkway, Golden Valley, MN 55422MLS #7163985Listing courtesy of Banneker Realty, LLC
See all 70 Golden Valley homes for sale
- Under $200,000 8
- Under $250,000 12
- Under $300,000 16
- Under $350,000 20
- Under $400,000 28
- Under $450,000 37
- Under $500,000 45
- Under $600,000 58
- Under $700,000 61
- Under $800,000 62
- Under $1 million 63
- Under $1.5 million 68
- Under $2 million 70
- $1 million and up 7
- Single-family homes 46
- Condos 21
- Land and lots 3
- 3+ bedrooms 50
- 4+ bedrooms 31
- 5+ bedrooms 10
- New construction 2
- Lakefront 4
- 1+ acre 9
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Listing data last updated November 3, 2026 at 7:28 PM (Central). Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
Listings from NorthstarMLS, updated every hour from 8 AM to 10 PM.
Recently sold
What did homes in Golden Valley sell for?
Homes sold in Golden Valley in the last 6 months, from NorthstarMLS.
See every Golden Valley sale on the map
This home sale information is not an appraisal, competitive or comparative market analysis, CMA or home valuation.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty is not a Multiple Listing Service (MLS), nor does it offer MLS access. This website is a service of Keller Williams Preferred Realty, a broker Participant of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Information Deemed Reliable But Not Guaranteed.
The data relating to real estate for sale on this web site comes in part from the Broker Reciprocity℠ Program of the Regional Multiple Listing Service of Minnesota, Inc. Real estate listings held by brokerage firms other than Keller Williams Preferred Realty are marked with the Broker Reciprocity℠ logo or the Broker Reciprocity℠ thumbnail logo (little black house) and detailed information about them includes the name of the listing brokers.
Keller Williams Preferred Realty participates in Regional MLS’s Broker Reciprocity℠ program, allowing us to display other brokers’ listings on our site. However, Keller Williams Preferred Realty displays only listings located in the Minnesota communities covered on this website. Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold and may no longer be available. Use of listing data is subject to the license agreement. Open House information is subject to change without warning.
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Housing market · September 2026
Golden Valley home prices and sales
Over the 12 months through September 2026, the median sale price in Golden Valley was $469,000, up 7.2% from the year before, with 314 homes sold.
- Median sale price$469,000+7.2% vs. prior 12 months
- Homes sold314past 12 months
- Days on market51past 12 months
- Months of supply2.5end of September 2026
NorthstarMLS data via the Minneapolis Area REALTORS® Local Market Update, current as of October 7, 2026. Full Golden Valley market report
Living in
What's it like living in Golden Valley, MN?
The answer
Golden Valley is a west metro city, and it's about 13 minutes from downtown Minneapolis and 26 minutes from downtown Saint Paul in light traffic. 66.5% of its homes are single-family houses, the typical home was built around 1966, and 70.7% of households own their home.
Demographics · Golden Valley, MN
Who lives in Golden Valley?
According to the Census Bureau, Golden Valley's median household income is $108,772, 11% higher than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $97,653). The median age is 44.2, 70.7% of households own their home and 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; population from 2024 estimates. Home values are owner estimates; values shown with “+” are the Census reporting cap.
Population trend
How fast is Golden Valley growing?
Golden Valley's population shrank 5.7% between 2020 and 2024, from 22,556 to 21,263 residents, according to Census Bureau estimates.
US Census Bureau Vintage 2024 population estimates.
Show as a table
| Year | Residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 22,478 |
| 2021 | 21,995 |
| 2022 | 21,586 |
| 2023 | 21,293 |
| 2024 | 21,263 |
School planning
Which schools serve a Golden Valley address?
- Robbinsdale Public School Districtabout 51% of the city
- Hopkins Public School Districtabout 49% of the city
Ask the district for the school assignment of the exact address for the year you'll enroll, since boundaries can change. Being near a school doesn't guarantee a spot, and charter and private schools set their own rules.
Minnesota Report Card (Department of Education)
District coverage: US Census Bureau 2024 school district boundaries.
Crime data
How can you check reported crime near a home?
Ask the police department that serves the address for its current reports, and compare places only across the same time period and offense definitions. Missing data doesn't mean zero crime, and a citywide number doesn't describe a particular street.
By ZIP code
What does Golden Valley look like by ZIP code?
4 ZIP codes cover most of Golden Valley.
| ZIP | Share of city | Median home value | Median household income | Homeowners | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55422 | 43% | $325,900 | $93,914 | 74.1% | Homes for sale |
| 55427 | 37% | $360,200 | $92,821 | 67% | Homes for sale |
| 55426 | 11% | $364,600 | $99,347 | 64.3% | Homes for sale |
| 55416 | 9% | $461,500 | $105,958 | 49.9% | Homes for sale |
ZIP code areas (ZCTAs) covering at least 5% of the city; values for the whole ZIP area, Census ACS 2020–2024.
Outdoor living
What lakes and water are in Golden Valley?
Golden Valley has little open water inside city limits, but lakes and regional parks are a short drive away. 3 lakes of 10 acres or more touch Golden Valley; each has its own page with the lakefront homes for sale on it.
- Sweeney-Twin Lake89 acres
- Westwood Lake43 acres
- Wirth Lake40 acres
Commute & transportation
How easy is getting around Golden Valley?
Golden Valley residents' average one-way commute is 19.7 minutes (Census ACS). 63.6% drive alone, 2.3% take public transit and 29.5% work from home.
Drive times from Golden Valley
- 13 minDowntown Minneapolis
- 26 minDowntown Saint Paul
- 28 minMSP Airport
- 25 minMall of America
- 18 minUniversity of Minnesota
Drive times: OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap data from the city's Census center point, light traffic. Rush hour takes longer.
Economy & jobs
Where do Golden Valley residents work?
The largest share of employed Golden Valley residents work in education, health care and social assistance (23%), followed by professional, scientific and management services (19.8%). The unemployment rate averaged 4.6% over 2020–2024 (Minnesota: 4.1%).
Census ACS 2020–2024, industry of employed residents 16 and older (C24050) and employment status (B23025).
- Education, health care and social assistance23%
- Professional, scientific and management services19.8%
- Finance, insurance and real estate12.8%
- Manufacturing11.1%
- Retail trade10.4%
- Arts, entertainment, recreation, lodging and food5.6%
City comparison
How does Golden Valley compare to Robbinsdale, Crystal and St. Louis Park?
The three communities with the shortest drive from Golden Valley, side by side.
| Metric | Golden Valley | Robbinsdale | Crystal | St. Louis Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population (2024) | 21,263 | 13,993 | 22,082 | 49,899 |
| Change since 2020 | -5.7% | -4.4% | -5.3% | -0.2% |
| Median home value | $431K | $296K | $296K | $387K |
| Median household income | $109K | $88K | $93K | $102K |
| Median gross rent | $1,785 | $1,758 | $1,467 | $1,644 |
| Homeowners | 70.7% | 71% | 76.9% | 57.8% |
| Median age | 44.2 | 39.4 | 37.7 | 36.1 |
| Average commute | 19.7 min | 20 min | 21.4 min | 20.2 min |
| Drive to downtown Minneapolis | 13 min | 15 min | 15 min | 12 min |
Census 2024 estimates and ACS 2020–2024; drive times from OpenStreetMap routing.
Cost of ownership
What will a Golden Valley home cost you each month?
Enter the numbers for a specific home. The price starts at Golden Valley's Census median home value; the interest rate, property tax and insurance are yours to fill in from a lender quote, the county's tax statement and an insurance quote. This is an illustration, not a loan estimate.
Selling in Golden Valley
What's required to sell a home in Golden Valley?
Inflow and infiltration (I/I) compliance. A home without a Certificate of I/I Compliance must have its sewer inspected before it can be advertised for sale.
- The city televises the sewer line from the house to the main and checks the sump pump and roof drains for illegal connections.
- Repairs are due within 180 days (one 180-day extension); if they can’t be done before closing, escrow is required.
- The certificate stays with the property after the sale.
Source: City of Golden Valley. Confirm before you list; rules change.
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Is Golden Valley right for you?
Who should buy a home in Golden Valley?
- Compare homes, not averages. Choose the space, layout and condition you need, and confirm it with an inspection.
- Try the drive. Test your commute at the times you'd actually travel.
- Check the schools for the address. Robbinsdale Public School District covers most of the city, but not all of it.
- Budget the whole payment. Include taxes, insurance, association dues and upkeep.
Planning a move
What should I verify before moving to Golden Valley?
- The property's current tax statement and homestead status from Hennepin County.
- Lender, insurance and utility quotes for the exact address, plus any association documents and special assessments.
- The seller's disclosures, including Minnesota's required radon and well disclosures.
- Whether the city requires a point-of-sale inspection or certificate (Minneapolis and Saint Paul, for example, require Truth-in-Sale-of-Housing reports).
- The school assignment for your enrollment year, confirmed with the district.
This weekend's open houses
Can you tour Golden Valley homes this weekend?
Found a Golden Valley home you like? We'll set up a private showing, usually within a day or two, or tell you when it has an open house.
Golden Valley FAQ
What do Golden Valley buyers most often ask?
What is the median home value in Golden Valley?
The Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey puts the median value of owner-occupied homes in Golden Valley at $431,400, 10% higher than the Hennepin County median (Hennepin County: $392,900). These are owner estimates; for current asking prices, see the Golden Valley homes for sale in our home search.
How many people live in Golden Valley, MN?
About 21,263 people, according to the Census Bureau's 2024 estimate. The city shrank by 5.7% between 2020 and 2024.
Which school district serves Golden Valley?
Robbinsdale Public School District (about 51% of the city) and Hopkins Public School District (about 49% of the city). School assignment depends on the exact address, so confirm it with the district before you buy.
How far is Golden Valley from downtown Minneapolis?
About 13 minutes by car in light traffic, and about 26 minutes to downtown Saint Paul. Residents' average one-way commute is 19.7 minutes (Census ACS).
Is Golden Valley a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Golden Valley has a median household income of $108,772, 70.7% homeownership and a 19.7-minute average commute. Visit at the times you'd normally drive, check the school assignment for the address, and compare total ownership costs before you decide.
What does it cost to rent in Golden Valley?
The median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,785 a month, compared with $1,487 in Hennepin County (Census ACS 2020–2024).
What ZIP codes are in Golden Valley?
55422, 55427, 55426 and 55416 cover most of the city. ZIP code areas and city limits don't match exactly, so check the city on the property record.
What lakes are in Golden Valley?
The largest named lakes inside the city are Sweeney Lake (about 69 acres), Wirth Lake (about 37 acres) and Twin Lake (about 21 acres), based on Census water maps.
How long does it take to close on a home in Golden Valley?
Most financed purchases close about 30 to 45 days after an accepted offer, and cash purchases can close sooner. Your lender, the appraisal and the title company set the actual timeline.
Does Golden Valley require an inspection to sell a home?
Yes. A home without a Certificate of I/I Compliance must have its sewer inspected before it can be advertised for sale. (Inflow and infiltration (I/I) compliance.) Confirm current rules with the city before you list.
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Explore nearby communities
Which communities are close to Golden Valley?
Drive times from Golden Valley in light traffic, with each community's Census median home value.