Living in Golden, Oklahoma
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Golden · Census data 2020–2024
Golden has 32 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $60,500 (7% lower than the Oklahoma median), the median home value is $80,000.
Golden is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Golden at a glance
- Population
- 32
- Median age
- 45.7State: 37
- Median household income
- $60,500State: $65,039
- Median home value
- $80,000State: $199,800
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10%
Is Golden a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 33.3%.
The weather is best in April–May 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 $80,000, 76% 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 $60,500 and the income per person is $31,888. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Oklahoma: 15.3%).
Housing in Golden: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 24
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 25%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 1.78
Golden demographics
- Population
- 32
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 18
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 6.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Golden ›
Education in Golden
10% of adults 25 and older in Golden have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oklahoma: 28.3%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Golden
- Unemployment rate
- 33.3%State: 5%
- Average commute
- —State: 22 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 77.8%
Golden vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden | 32 | $60,500 | $80,000 | — |
| Garvin | 147 | $50,000 | $100,000 | $850 |
| Wright City | 538 | $41,964 | $64,300 | $725 |
| Millerton | 206 | $40,313 | $72,900 | $863 |
| Broken Bow | 4,226 | $39,895 | $179,900 | $625 |
| Idabel | 6,987 | $43,295 | $134,800 | $702 |
| Valliant | 883 | $51,750 | $106,600 | $722 |
| Hochatown | 298 | $118,929 | $330,600 | — |
| Eagletown | 440 | $37,039 | $178,600 | $653 |
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What is the median household income in Golden, OK?
The median household income in Golden is $60,500, 7% lower than the Oklahoma median of $65,039 (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 $80,000, compared with $199,800 in Oklahoma.
Is Golden, OK a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.5%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Oklahoma median; unemployment of 33.3%.
What is the median age in Golden?
The median age in Golden is 45.7 years (Oklahoma: 37).
What is the unemployment rate in Golden?
The unemployment rate in Golden is 33.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Golden?
10% 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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