How long is the commute from Golden Valley, NV?
Workers who live in Golden Valley, NV take an average of 28.7 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
85.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.0% take public transportation.
0.0% of workers walk to work.
8.8% work from home.
0.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.7 minutes (±13.0)
- Public transportation
- 0.0%
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Households without a car
- 0.0%
How people in Golden Valley get to work
| Means of transportation | Golden Valley | Washoe County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 85.7% (±10.1 points) | 68.7% | 70.5% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.2% (±8.2 points) | 12.0% | 11.1% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 1.9% | 2.2% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.0% (±11.6 points) | 2.0% | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.3% (±1.5 points) | 2.9% | 2.7% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.8% (±9.9 points) | 12.6% | 11.9% | 15.1% |
In Golden Valley, the average commute is not measurably different from Washoe County (22.5 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (24.8 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Golden Valley, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Washoe County (1.9%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (2.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (3.2%).
In Washoe County, Golden Valley ranks 4 of 11 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 17 of 66.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Golden Valley
| Vehicles available | Golden Valley | Washoe County | Nevada | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% (±10.2 points) | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 12.4% (±11.5 points) | 30.5% | 34.6% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.6% (±23.8 points) | 37.0% | 36.0% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 53.0% (±25.8 points) | 26.1% | 22.3% | 21.9% |
In Golden Valley, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Washoe County (6.4%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (7.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Golden Valley
| Golden Valley | Washoe County | Nevada | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.8% (±9.9 points) | 12.6% (±0.6 points) | 11.9% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 100.0% (±10.2 points) | 96.8% (±0.3 points) | 96.8% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 100.0% (±10.2 points) | 91.1% (±0.6 points) | 92.0% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Golden Valley, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Washoe County (91.1%).
It is not measurably different from Nevada (92.0%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Golden Valley
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Valley | — | 28.7 minutes (±13.0) | — |
| Sun Valley | 2.5 mi | 25.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Lemmon Valley | 4.8 mi | 30.3 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Reno | 5.0 mi | 20.3 minutes (±0.5) | Not measurably different |
| Sparks | 6.5 mi | 24.0 minutes (±1.0) | Not measurably different |
| Spanish Springs | 8.6 mi | 33.0 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Mogul | 8.8 mi | 20.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Cold Springs | 9.7 mi | 31.2 minutes (±3.0) | Not measurably different |
| Verdi | 11 mi | 23.1 minutes (±5.4) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Washoe County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish Springs | 33.0 minutes (±3.2) |
| 2 | Cold Springs | 31.2 minutes (±3.0) |
| 3 | Lemmon Valley | 30.3 minutes (±5.2) |
| 4 | Golden Valley | 28.7 minutes (±13.0) |
| 5 | Washoe Valley | 26.1 minutes (±1.9) |
| 6 | Sun Valley | 25.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 7 | Sparks | 24.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 8 | Verdi | 23.1 minutes (±5.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Mogul | 20.3 minutes (±4.4) |
| 9 (tie) | Reno | 20.3 minutes (±0.5) |
Showing 10 of 11 places in Washoe County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Golden Valley is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Golden Valley
How long is the average commute in Golden Valley?
Workers who live in Golden Valley, NV take an average of 28.7 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Golden Valley without a car?
0.0% of households in Golden Valley have no vehicle, and 0.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Golden Valley?
8.8% (±9.9 points) of workers who live in Golden Valley worked from home, and 100.0% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Golden Valley CDP, Nevada
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Golden Valley CDP, Nevada
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Golden Valley CDP, Nevada
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Golden Valley CDP, Nevada (place:28860, in state:32).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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