Median Income
$44,091
41% lower than US avg
Home Value
$208,000
26% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
26.0%
23% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
31.1%
3% lower than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
12.5%
1% higher than US avg
How Golden Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population277
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density52/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 81%
Veterans9.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,091
Per Capita$56,194
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.5%
Commute27 min
Housing
A
Home Value$208,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$296,559
Health
Obesity31.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+77.6%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband78.9%
Is Golden a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Golden receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Golden offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Golden is $44,091, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 12.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Golden is $208,000, 26% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
26.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Golden has a population of 277 with a density of 52 people per square mile. The median age is 58.7 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.2%).
Population
58.7yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Golden is $44,091, which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $44,091 |
| 41% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $56,194 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 12.5% |
| 1% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.4% |
The median home value in Golden is $208,000, 26% below the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $296,559.
Home Values
| Census Median | $208,000 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Zillow ZHVI | $296,559 |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Golden, 31.1% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.5% report depression. 25.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Golden vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| 3% below US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 6.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.9% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 21.5% |
| Mental Distress | 16.3% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 66.8% |
Food & Exercise