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Golden
  • Suburb of Denver, CO
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Denver

Golden

#5 in Best Places to Live in Jefferson County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B minus
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Golden is a suburb of Denver with a population of 20,041. Golden is in Jefferson County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Golden offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Golden there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Golden and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Golden are above average.
    About Golden...
    Population
    20,041
    Suburb of
    Denver
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $579,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,547
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      41%
    • Own
      59%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      209.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      9.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      9.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      414.7
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,517.3
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      414.7
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      18%
    • 25-34 years
      15%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      11%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      30%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      20%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      20%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Golden

    Jobs
    B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $83,976
    National
    $69,021
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