Golden, Colorado
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City Overview
As of 2009, Golden's population is 17,178 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 0.47 percent.
The median home cost in Golden is $248,610. Home appreciation the last year has been -3.40 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Golden's cost of living is 20.41% Higher than the U.S. average.
Golden public schools spend $6,220 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 20 students per teacher in Golden.
The unemployment rate in Golden is 7.40 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Golden jobs have Decreased by 5.70 percent.
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People
The 2009 Golden, CO, population is 17,178. There are 1,914 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Golden, CO
The median age is 34.4. The US median is 37.6. 50.96% of people in Golden, CO, are married. 11.52% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.31 people. 19.13% of people are married, with children. 7.16% have children, but are single.
Race in Golden, CO
89.75% of people are white, 1.15% are black, 3.35% are asian, 1.06% are native american, and 4.94% claim 'Other'.
7.70% of the people in Golden, CO, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 92.30% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 183 physicians per 100,000 population in Golden, CO. The US average is 170.
Golden, CO Health Index
Air quality in Golden, CO is 22 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Golden, CO is 90 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 30 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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1. pretty town 2. very nice people 3. Colorado School of Mines is a very good
school 4. very low crime rate
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1. not a very good job market, you most... (read more)re: Schools - 6/6/2007: When I was in Golden my young children were all in daycare. However, they did have the option of an all day kindercare. The HS seemed to be on par with other towns as... (read more)Schools: My wife and I are considering moving to Golden. We're wondering how the schools are since we have two young boys ages 7 and 3. Would appreciate any... (read more)Have an opinion about Golden? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Golden Click Here
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Economy
| Unemployment Rate | 7.40% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -5.70% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 21.20% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 7.60% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 5.00% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $30,365 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $56,797 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 11.71% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 9.71% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 10.23% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 13.97% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.50% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 13.73% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 13.79% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 7.16% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 1.76% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.43% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 15.38% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 31.25% | 20.24% |
| Service | 11.24% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 26.85% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.09% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 8.21% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 6.99% | 14.44% |
The unemployment rate in Golden, CO, is 7.40%, with job growth of -5.70%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.20%.
Golden, CO Taxes
Golden, CO,sales tax rate is 7.60%. Income tax is 5.00%.
Golden, CO Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $30,365, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $56,797.
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1. pretty town 2. very nice people 3. Colorado School of Mines is a very good
school 4. very low crime rate
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Housing
| Median Home Age | 29 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $248,610 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -3.40% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 59.70% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 3.76% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 36.44% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $7.78 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 5.61% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 4.38% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 3.28% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 3.05% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 2.03% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 4.41% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.68% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 33.14% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 14.95% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 9.53% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 6.67% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.18% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 6.08% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 16.88% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 4.24% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 12.13% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 27.10% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 10.68% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 11.24% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 2.58% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 9.06% | 13.55% |
The median home value in Golden, CO, is $248,610. Home appreciation is -3.40% over the last year. The median age of Golden, CO, real estate is 29 years.
Golden, CO Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 36.44% of the Golden, CO, population. 3.76% of houses and apartments in Golden, CO, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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1. pretty town 2. very nice people 3. Colorado School of Mines is a very good
school 4. very low crime rate
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Crime
Golden, CO, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 2. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Golden, CO, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 5. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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1. pretty town 2. very nice people 3. Colorado School of Mines is a very good
school 4. very low crime rate
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Climate
Golden, CO, gets 16 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 54 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 73.
On average, there are 242 sunny days per year in Golden, CO. The July high is around 86 degrees. The January low is 18. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 58 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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1. pretty town 2. very nice people 3. Colorado School of Mines is a very good
school 4. very low crime rate
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Education
Golden, CO, schools spend $6,220 per student. There are 20 pupils per teacher, 552 students per librarian, and 733 children per counselor in Golden, CO schools.
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1. pretty town 2. very nice people 3. Colorado School of Mines is a very good
school 4. very low crime rate
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Golden, CO, takes 26 minutes. 73% of commuters drive their own car alone. 9% carpool with others. 4% take mass transit and 6% work from home.
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1. pretty town 2. very nice people 3. Colorado School of Mines is a very good
school 4. very low crime rate
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Golden, CO is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Golden, CO is more expensive.
Overall, Golden, CO cost of living is 120.41.
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school 4. very low crime rate
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Religion
| Percent Religious | 58.02% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 16.90% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 12.31% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.85% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 6.42% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 0.00% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.98% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 8.86% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 8.95% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 4.11% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 10.94% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 0.00% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.01% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 0.00% | 0.54% |
58.02% of the people in Golden, CO are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 16.90% are Catholic; 12.31% are Protestant; 0.85% are LDS; 10.94% are another Christian faith; 0.00% in Golden, CO are Jewish; 0.01% are an eastern faith; 0.00% affilitates with Islam.
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1. pretty town 2. very nice people 3. Colorado School of Mines is a very good
school 4. very low crime rate
Cons
1. not a very good job market, you most... (read more)Schools: My wife and I are considering moving to Golden. We're wondering how the schools are since we have two young boys ages 7 and 3. Would appreciate any... (read more)Have an opinion about Golden? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Golden Click Here
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Voting
46.60% of the people in Golden, CO are registered as Democrats. 51.79% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.61%.
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1. pretty town 2. very nice people 3. Colorado School of Mines is a very good
school 4. very low crime rate
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