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Golden, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Hancock County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
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
282 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,875 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,500 home value, $713/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$125,500
55% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
18% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
365
Median year built: 1955
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$125,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$142,115
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.1%
Owner-Occupied
22.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$774/mo
1 Bedroom
$854/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,063/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,370/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,561/mo
Census median rent:
$713/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
26.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1955
Average age of housing stock: 71 years
Homeownership Rate
77.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $125,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $142,115 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $713 |
| FMR Studio | $774 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $854 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,063 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,370 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,561 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 365 |
| Median Year Built | 1955 |
| Rent Burden | 26.9% |