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Yuma, AZ vs Golden Valley, AZ

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- Household income in Golden Valley, is 20% less than it is in Yuma and is 53% below the National Average.
- Yuma unemployment rate is 8.7%.
- Golden Valley unemployment rate is 7.1%.
 Yuma, AZGolden Valley, AZUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock3.3%1.6%
 Future Job Growth30.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock3.4%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$27,993  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$45,000$69,021
 Family Median Income$62,678  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Yuma, AZGolden Valley, AZUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock11.7%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.8%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock17.1%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.4%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock7.2%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K8.8%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock9.3%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.0%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock8.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K4.7%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock0.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Yuma, AZGolden Valley, AZUnited States
 Management, business, finance10.4%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock0.0%6.5%
 Community, social services2.0%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock4.7%1.2%
 Education, library6.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock0.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.2%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock9.4%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement4.1%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock19.1%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.6%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.7%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support24.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair7.9%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock14.2%13.1%
Reviews for Yuma    48 Reviews

Retired here and it is a great place in many ways. The biggest drawback I have found is the cost and lack of medical care. Its not that far to PHX to get the care you  More

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Over 7 years ago

First let me confess that I lived in Yuma for about a year several decades ago. I was raised in NY and have lived & worked in several states & cities, most recently in  More

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Over 7 years ago

I am moving to Yuma sometime this year for a new job. I am looking for a place to live that is safe for 1 person. Does anyone have some  More

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Reviews for Golden Valley    2 Reviews

Golden Valley is the last of the greatest places left to to own property and live comfortably. The temperature averages between 70's and mid 90's in summer. When  More

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No comments as of this comment, well except this one. haha Interesting notes of the area is is is still higher elevation than "the valley" (Bullhead City area) so not  More

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