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Golden, Colorado: Mountain Living at its Finest User Rating 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) You would be hard-pressed to find a more scenic place to live than Golden, Colorado. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Golden is an amazing place to live for people of all ages. I love living in Golden because of its close proximity to the bustling metropolitan are ...Read More a of Denver, as well as its rural setting that exemplifies community spirit.

Golden, Colorado is best known for being the headquarters of the Coors Brewery. In addition to the economic impact of Coors, the city also benefits from the diverse job opportunities offered all over the Front Range in the technology and service industries. The idyllic mountain setting and moderate climate combine to make Golden a popular tourist destination and a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The best areas in Golden are the ones focused on the outdoors, such as the myriad of hiking trails and open spaces. The historic Buffalo Bill's Grave and Museum is a fun way to spend an afternoon. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Golden? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Discovery Park
      DeLong Park
      Hockey Stop Park
      South Ridge Park
      South Ridge Park Playground
      Rimrock Park
      Kafadar Commons
      Stratton Commons

      Entertainment

      The Splash at Fossil Trace
      Foothills Art Center
      Foothills Art Center
      The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
      Marv Kay Stadium South
      Marv Kay Stadium North
      Golden History Museum
      American Mountaineering Museum

      Food & Drink

      Peak Donuts
      Domino's
      Taco Bell
      Golden Village Liquor
      Subway
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      McDonald's
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Golden? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Golden.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Golden? The cost of living in Golden is 146/100 - which is 31% higher than Colorado.
      Golden
      146

      46% more expensive than average

      Colorado
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Golden? Golden crime rates are 2,625, which are 22% lower than Colorado
      Total Crime
      2,625 per 100k people

      15% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 39

      15% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -38%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Golden? The median income in Golden is $80,338 which is 28% higher than Colorado.
      Median household income
      $80,33845% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $43,81047% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Golden a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors

      C+ Housing

      What are Golden home prices? Golden home prices are $541,400 - which is 105% higher than Colorado
      Median home value
      $541,400193% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,49558% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      B- Schools

      Does Golden have good schools? The Golden graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Colorado
      High school grad. rates
      90%

      9% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      47%

      1% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      30:1

      87% higher than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Golden a good place to live? Golden has an overall rating of 80% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      80%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      81%

      4 total surveys

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