Golden, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
277
Population
52/sq mi density
$44,091
Median Income
$56,194 per capita
$208,000
Home Value
$309,425 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$44,091 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$208,000 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$208,000
26% below
US avg: $281,900
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
6% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
284
Median year built: 1973
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$208,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$309,425
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
69.6%
Owner-Occupied
30.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$732/mo
1 Bedroom
$775/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,265/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,457/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
10% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1973
Average age of housing stock: 53 years
Homeownership Rate
69.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $208,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $309,425 |
Rent
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 69.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 30.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 69.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 284 |
| Median Year Built | 1973 |
| Rent Burden | 27.9% |