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Living in Golden Hills

Golden Hills is one of the cities recorded in the United States. Golden Hills had a population of 10,234 at the end of 2020. Golden Hills registered an unemployment rate of 11.59% at the end of 2024. Golden Hills had a foreign population of 768 at the end of 2024.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Golden Hills?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Golden Hills.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

City-level rent is published below; no city-level cost-of-living basket is published for Golden Hills yet.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median monthly rent1,188 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)10Community estimate · Supplemental context

Work and income

What is the typical salary in Golden Hills?

The median gross salary is about 3,668 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9

City-scope median, gross, before tax and social contributions.

What is the unemployment rate in Golden Hills?

The unemployment rate is about 11.6 % (2024).

  • Unemployment rate: 11.59 % · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2
Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Golden Hills is 11.6%. Of 2,065 cities with data, 1,200 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.
unemployment rate, % · measured cities in United States per band1200 cities: 0% to under 5%12000–5742 cities: 5% to under 10%7425–1095 cities: 10% to under 15%9510–15Golden Hills 11.6%25 cities: 15% to under 20%2515–202 cities: 20% to under 25%220–251 city: 25% to under 30%125–30

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median gross salary3,668 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)9Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate11.59 %country median 4.5%31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Golden Hills. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Golden Hills. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Mobility and administration

Golden Hills's nearest airport was BFL, 61 km away and offered 5 direct destinations.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Airport Direct Destinations Count5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights5Official
Nearest Major Airport Distance Km61 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official
Nearest Major Airport IataBFL3 Aug 2026OurAirports6Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Golden Hills. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, Hybridvaries
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, Onlinevaries
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Golden Hills.

Climate and air quality

Golden Hills's monthly mean temperatures were 5.4°C in January and 22.2°C in July. Golden Hills's monthly precipitation totalled 61.5 mm in January and 6.6 mm in July.

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Golden Hills average monthly daytime high and night-time low temperature, °C-10°0°10°20°30°40°JFMAMJJASOND30°-1°Daytime highNight-time low
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Golden Hills average monthly precipitation, mm02040608061765220103724122354JFMAMJJASONDmm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 10.83 · Feb 11.44 · Mar 13.61 · Apr 16 · May 20.72 · Jun 26.11 · Jul 30.06 · Aug 30.11 · Sep 27.06 · Oct 21.39 · Nov 14.72 · Dec 10.33 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 0 · Feb -0.389 · Mar 1.22 · Apr 2.61 · May 6.67 · Jun 11.11 · Jul 14.33 · Aug 13.61 · Sep 10.28 · Oct 5.94 · Nov 2.5 · Dec -0.556 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 5.44 · Feb 5.56 · Mar 7.44 · Apr 9.33 · May 13.67 · Jun 18.61 · Jul 22.22 · Aug 21.83 · Sep 18.67 · Oct 13.67 · Nov 8.61 · Dec 4.89 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information3Official · nearest-station reading
Average precipitation by monthJan 61.47 · Feb 76.45 · Mar 51.56 · Apr 19.81 · May 9.91 · Jun 2.79 · Jul 6.6 · Aug 2.29 · Sep 3.81 · Oct 11.68 · Nov 23.37 · Dec 53.59 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information4Official · nearest-station reading

Cities of a similar size in United States

Closest published populations, for a like-for-like comparison.

All United States cities
Garden City10,235 residentsLake Hopatcong10,232 residentsSanger10,238 residentsWatervliet10,242 residentsDayton10,226 residentsNew Hyde Park10,226 residents

Population and city profile

The total area of Golden Hills was 28.3 km² at the end of 2025. The city recorded a population density of 349.9 people per km² at the end of 2024.

How many people live in Golden Hills?

The published population was 10,234 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population
Golden Hills residents by nationalityBy nationalityNational passport92.5%Foreign residents 7.5%

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
City area28.27 km²31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)7Official
Foreign-resident share7.76 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Foreign residents768 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population density349.9 people/km²31 Dec 2024Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)2Official
Population10,234 people31 Dec 2020California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)1Official

Is Golden Hills a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker47%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 36–58%
Skilled employee51%strong on work, weak on safety · range 41–61%
Student43%strong on cost, weak on safety · range 31–55%
Family48%strong on family, weak on safety · range 36–60%
Retirement41%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 27–55%
Foreign residents768 people31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
Population10,234 people31 Dec 2020Official source · California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS)
Median monthly rent1,188 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median gross salary3,668 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Unemployment rate11.59 %31 Dec 2024Official source · Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)
City area28.27 km²31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service)
Every value keeps its source, geographic scope and verification date · Last checked 2026-09-11

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Golden Hills when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

How many people live in Golden Hills?

The published population was 10,234 people in April 2020. Source: California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS).

What is the typical salary in Golden Hills?

The median gross salary is about 3,668 EUR/month (ACS 2020-2024 5-year). Source: Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS).

What is the unemployment rate in Golden Hills?

The unemployment rate is about 11.6 % (2024). Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

How many foreign residents live in Golden Hills?

768 people residents hold a foreign nationality. Source: Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS).

Is Golden Hills a good place to live?

Golden Hills may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, September 12). Golden Hills, United States: rent, salary [ImmigrationDB compilation; snapshot approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0; version approved-static-d7ed373c115d60d0]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/golden-hills/ Retrieved 2026-09-12. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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Sources

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  1. California Department of Water Resources, Division of Integrated Regional Water Management (BIOS) services2.arcgis.com · checked 2026-08-05
  2. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  3. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  4. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-05
  5. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  6. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  7. U.S. Census Bureau (TIGERweb ArcGIS REST service) tigerweb.geo.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey api.census.gov · checked 2026-08-07
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B25064 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11

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