About Golden Valley
Set in the northwestern part of Arizona, Golden Valley is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Golden Valley is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 78.75 square miles.
📰 Golden Valley News Today
- Golden Valley Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
- Man accused of leaving cats, rattlesnakes in hot truck in Mohave County FOX 10 Phoenix · Jun 22
- Wild burro rescued from septic tank in Golden Valley KVOA · May 8
- Standoff outside Kingman ends with deputy shootout, trailer on fire AZ Family · Mar 4
- Human remains connected to Golden Valley cold case identified 12News · Mar 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Golden Valley Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in northwestern Arizona, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Arizona — one of 467 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Golden Valley
- Great American Pizza and Subs — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Golden Valley
- Veterans Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Golden Valley
- Black Mountain Elementary School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateArizona
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area78.75 sq mi
Coordinates35.2061, -114.2327