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Golden
  • Suburb of Denver, CO

Report Card

grade A
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade B+
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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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 highly rated.

About

About Golden...
Population
20,041

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

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    20%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    national  11%

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