Golden, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Hancock County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
711 Population 1,111/sq mi density
$55,875 Median Income $29,725 per capita
$125,500 Home Value $142,115 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 26.9% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$55,875 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,500 home value, $713/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Golden, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,875
26% below
$29,725 per capita
Home Value
$125,500
55% below
Zillow: $142,115
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
26.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.3%
16% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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)

Income
74%
Home Value
45%
Rent
61%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
84%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Golden a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Golden residents earn a median household income of $55,875 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,725. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 412 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Golden is $125,500 , 55% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $142,115. Median rent is $713/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.

Education

28.3% of adults in Golden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (16% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Golden has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population711
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,111/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,875
Per Capita$29,725
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$824M
Avg Weekly Wage$881

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,500
Rent$713
Ownership77.1%
Zillow$142,115
Housing Units365
Rent Burden26.9%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,758/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.2 in/yr
Elevation715 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.3%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute29 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Golden was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.