Living in Golden, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Golden · Census data 2020–2024
Golden has 233 residents with a median age of 58.1. The median household income is $46,488 (34% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $209,000.
Golden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Golden at a glance
- Population
- 233
- Median age
- 58.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $46,488State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $209,000State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 61.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.8%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Golden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Golden
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Golden the median home value is $209,000, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Golden median household income
The median household income in Golden is $46,488 and the income per person is $60,446. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Golden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 230
- Owner-occupied
- 61.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.3%
- Vacant
- 20.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.27
Golden demographics
- Population
- 233
- Median age
- 58.1
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 24.5%
- Households
- 183
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 12%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Golden ›
Education in Golden
31.8% of adults 25 and older in Golden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 18.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Golden
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 90.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.8%
Golden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden | 233 | $46,488 | $209,000 | — |
| Emerald Beach | 274 | $45,781 | $195,600 | $625 |
| Chain-O-Lakes | 119 | $29,000 | $184,700 | — |
| Shell Knob | 1,486 | $54,925 | $321,700 | $1,274 |
| Holiday Island | 2,480 | $53,391 | $227,100 | $932 |
| Beaver | 121 | $58,250 | $235,700 | — |
| Eureka Springs | 2,433 | $38,425 | $245,300 | $887 |
| Berryville | 5,707 | $42,283 | $165,400 | $875 |
| Oak Grove | 285 | $45,313 | $166,400 | $742 |
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What is the median household income in Golden, MO?
The median household income in Golden is $46,488, 34% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (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 $209,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Golden, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 9% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Golden?
The median age in Golden is 58.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Golden?
The average commute to work in Golden is 27 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Golden?
The unemployment rate in Golden is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Golden?
31.8% 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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