Golden, CO
Living in Golden
Bikeability65
Walkability74
Commute51
Public Transit51
Affordability32
Public Safety67
Airports67
Hospitals77
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools42
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
21kPopulation+2.3k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age-1 (2010–19)
56%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
52%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years42%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black2%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate17%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree25%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone17%
Economy
$72kMedian Household Income+$18k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
71%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts56%
Sales and office21%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van73%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Walked7%
Worked at home15%
Housing
$522kMedian Home Value+$196k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian Monthly Rent+$592 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200914%
Built 1990 to 199922%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K13%
$500K to $749K37%
$750K to $999K13%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Golden
United States45
Colorado43
Denver Metro Area48
Jefferson County26
Property Crime in Golden
United States48
Colorado55
Denver Metro Area61
Jefferson County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump37%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 12 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 12 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 21 |
| Apr | 45 | 2 | 20 |
| May | 55 | 2 | 6 |
| Jun | 64 | 2 | 1 |
| Jul | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 68 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 60 | 1 | 3 |
| Oct | 49 | 1 | 8 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 15 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 12 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Golden
Inland Flooding29
Tornado9
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Golden, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Golden, CO
Cornerstone Montessori
3 miles, NE
Concordia Lutheran Preschool
5 miles, SE
Our Lady of Fatima Catholic School
5 miles, E
Primrose School of West Woods
5 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Golden, CO
Colorado School of Mines
1 miles, NW
Colorado Christian University
6 miles, E
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
7 miles, E
Taft University System
9 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Golden, CO
Centura Health-St Anthony Hospital
5 miles, E
Lutheran Medical Center
7 miles, E
Colorado Mental Health Institute at Ft Logan
12 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Golden, CO
Denver International Airport
30 miles, E
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
70 miles, SE
Eagle County Regional Airport
91 miles, W
Aspen-Pitkin County Airport-Sardy Field
95 miles, W