Golden, CO

Living in Golden

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Bikeability 65
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Walkability 74
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Commute 51
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Public Transit 51
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Affordability 32
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Public Safety 67
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Airports 67
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Hospitals 77
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Colleges 56
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Schools 42
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Residents

21k Population +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

$72k Median 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

$522k Median Home Value +$196k (2010–19)
19% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median 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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