Living in Golden, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Golden · Census data 2020–2024
Golden has 693 residents with a median age of 34.3. The median household income is $55,000 (34% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $122,800, the median rent is $760/month.
Golden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Golden at a glance
- Population
- 693
- Median age
- 34.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,000State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $122,800State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $760/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 77.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Golden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Golden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Golden the median home value is $122,800, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $760 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,006 a month in housing costs.
Golden median household income
The median household income in Golden is $55,000 and the income per person is $31,356. 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Golden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 334
- Owner-occupied
- 77.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 22.5%
- Vacant
- 10.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.26
Golden demographics
- Population
- 693
- Median age
- 34.3
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 25.5%
- Households
- 298
- Foreign-born
- 0.3%
- Veterans
- 10.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Golden ›
Education in Golden
26% of adults 25 and older in Golden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Golden
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 0.7%
- Drive alone
- 94.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.9%
Golden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden | 693 | $55,000 | $122,800 | $760 |
| Camp Point | 1,230 | $62,188 | $127,800 | $730 |
| Clayton | 602 | $66,136 | $91,500 | $675 |
| Bowen | 552 | $63,750 | $80,700 | $579 |
| Augusta | 669 | $42,861 | $83,400 | $592 |
| Coatsburg | 209 | $63,750 | $81,700 | $1,047 |
| Mound Station | 150 | $76,375 | $120,500 | — |
| Columbus | 106 | $75,000 | $111,400 | $825 |
| Loraine | 341 | $58,750 | $83,600 | $673 |
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What is the median household income in Golden, IL?
The median household income in Golden is $55,000, 34% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (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 $122,800, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Golden?
The median gross rent in Golden is $760 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Golden, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 53% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%; a poverty rate of 6.4%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Illinois median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Golden?
The median age in Golden is 34.3 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Golden?
The average commute to work in Golden is 29 minutes; 0.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Golden?
The unemployment rate in Golden is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Golden?
26% 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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