Living in Golden, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Golden · Census data 2020–2024
Golden has 20,417 residents with a median age of 34.6. The median household income is $98,582 (3% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $837,700, the median rent is $1,953/month.
Golden at a glance
- Population
- 20,417
- Median age
- 34.6State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $98,582State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $837,700State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,953/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 56.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 59.1%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Golden a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 3% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 55% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Golden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Golden the median home value is $837,700, 152% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,953 per month, which is 30.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,969 a month in housing costs.
Golden median household income
The median household income in Golden is $98,582 and the income per person is $56,368. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Golden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,175
- Owner-occupied
- 56.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.2%
- Vacant
- 4.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.33
Golden demographics
- Population
- 20,417
- Median age
- 34.6
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 7,780
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Golden ›
Education in Golden
59.1% of adults 25 and older in Golden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 30.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Golden
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 30.8%
- Drive alone
- 50.9%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.2%
Golden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden | 20,417 | $98,582 | $837,700 | $1,953 |
| West Pleasant View | 5,051 | $95,817 | $489,400 | $1,966 |
| Applewood | 8,350 | $130,545 | $785,900 | $2,211 |
| East Pleasant View | 832 | $106,920 | $485,700 | — |
| Fairmount | 9,902 | $163,600 | $827,600 | $2,679 |
| Genesee | 3,778 | $186,667 | $1,032,700 | $2,819 |
| Lakewood | 156,583 | $89,792 | $574,400 | $1,806 |
| Wheat Ridge | 32,070 | $90,564 | $623,000 | $1,579 |
| Arvada | 122,634 | $117,348 | $632,600 | $1,888 |
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What is the median household income in Golden, CO?
The median household income in Golden is $98,582, 3% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Golden?
The median home value in Golden is $837,700, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Golden?
The median gross rent in Golden is $1,953 per month, about 30.8% of household income.
Is Golden, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 3% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 55% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Golden?
The median age in Golden is 34.6 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Golden?
The average commute to work in Golden is 24 minutes; 30.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Golden?
The unemployment rate in Golden is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Golden?
59.1% of adults in Golden have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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