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Golden, MO
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Golden, MO
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 $44,091 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $56,194. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Golden is $208,000 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,559. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Safety & Crime
Golden reports 347 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 9% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,950/100K.
Education
26.0% of adults in Golden hold a bachelor's degree or higher (23% below the national average). 77.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Golden has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.