Golden, NM

New Mexico · Metropolitan Area

Golden is a small town in New Mexico with a population of 17.

17 Population 3/sq mi density
N/A Median Income
N/A Home Value
N/A Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Golden Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population17
Median AgeN/A
Density3/mi²
Male / Female100% / 0%
Largest GroupWhite 0%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

Median IncomeN/A
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment0.0%
PovertyN/A
County GDP$54,831M

Housing

Home ValueN/A
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation7,060 ft

Education

Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+0.0%
School Score4.65

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 59%
CommuteN/A
Broadband17.0%
Libraries20

Is Golden a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Golden receives an overall livability score of 0.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of F. Key strengths include low unemployment, high health insurance coverage. Golden faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.

Economy & Jobs

The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 0.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Golden experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Golden has a population of 17 with a density of 3 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (0%).

Population

17
Total Population
3
People / sq mi
6.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 100%
Female 0%

Race & Ethnicity

Golden vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Golden vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Golden is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average).

Income: Golden vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Avg Weekly Wage$1,221
IRS Avg AGI$71,971

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)22,948
County GDP$54,831M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,584
Healthcare2,110
Retail1,974
Manufacturing547

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,874
39% above US avg

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$828
1 Bedroom$927
2 Bedrooms$1,129
3 Bedrooms$1,496
4 Bedrooms$1,758

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,874
39% above US avg

Health Metrics: Golden vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Premature Death11,524/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access95.5%
Healthcare Facilities2,110

Crime Rates: Golden vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Golden has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation7,060 ft (2,152 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates35.2637°N, 106.2230°W
County FIPS35001
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 21-point margin. 17.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 38.2%
D 59.2%

Winner: Democrat by 21 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+0.0%
School Test Score4.65

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density3/sq mi
Total Area6.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access17.0%
Public Libraries20
Healthcare Facilities2,110
Restaurants1,584
Retail Stores1,974

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)102
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

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