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Golden, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Hancock County County
Golden, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Golden a Good Place to Live?
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 1.6% (56% 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.
Safety & Crime
Golden reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 517/100K.
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. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.