At a Glance
Median Income
$95,913
$57,987 per capita
Home Value
$790,500
Zillow: $851,378
Median Rent
$1,854/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
153/100K
1,918/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
59.0%
96.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.7%
10.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr
How Golden Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Golden's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Golden a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Golden residents earn a median household income of $95,913 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,987. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,019 business establishments, including 1,324 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Golden is $790,500 , 180% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $851,378. Median rent is $1,854/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Safety & Crime
Golden reports 153 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,918/100K. The murder rate is 5.1/100K.
Education
59.0% of adults in Golden hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% above the national average).
96.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golden has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population20,467
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density2,123/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$95,913
Per Capita$57,987
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$46,223M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512
Housing
C
Home Value$790,500
Rent$1,854
Ownership58.8%
Zillow$851,378
Housing Units8,037
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent153/100K
Property1,918/100K
Murder5.1/100K
Assault87/100K
Burglary225/100K
Health
Obesity23.7%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking10.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,799/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.5 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,768 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+59.0%
High School+96.1%
Graduate+29.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute24 min
Broadband93.3%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations53
Libraries12
Did You Know?
Golden was founded in 1859.
The median home in Golden was built in 1984.
28.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
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