Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (13) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blaster's Brew
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Higher Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bean Foster's
Coffee Shop
Cafe 13
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pangea Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Windy Saddle
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Launch
Coffee Shop
Bubblelicious
Coffee Shop
Full Steam Ahead
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) C-
The Splash at Fossil Trace
Water Park
Foothills Art Center
Theatre Arts
Foothills Art Center
Theatre Arts
The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
Museum
Marv Kay Stadium South
Stadium
Marv Kay Stadium North
Stadium
Golden History Museum
Museum
American Mountaineering Museum
Museum
Colorado School of Mines "M"
Attraction
Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum
Museum
Little Star Gallery
Art Gallery
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Museum
Heritage Square
Theme Park
Colorado Railroad Museum
Museum
Regal UA Denver West Village
Cinema
North Sponsor Village
Attraction
Vickery Hospitality
Attraction
Regal UA Colorado Mills IMAX & RPX
Cinema
True Value Hospitality
Attraction
Honnen Hospitality
Attraction
South Sponsor Village
Attraction
Trek Through Time Exhibit Hall
Museum
Gift Shop
Attraction
Council tree and old Rooney dance hall
Attraction
Food and Drink (36) C+
Peak Donuts
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Golden Village Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Golden Wine
Alcohol
Qdoba
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Heritage Liquor
Alcohol
Snarf's Sandwiches
Fast Food
Bob's Atomic Burgers
Fast Food
Golden Liquors
Alcohol
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Golden Town Liquor
Alcohol
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Back Alley Donuts
Fast Food
Golden Sweets
Sweets
Ace High Tavern
Bar
D'Deli
Fast Food
El Callejon Latin Food
Fast Food
Golden Moon Speakeasy
Bar
Goosetown Station
Bar
Fitness (8) A+
Unite Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Mines Park Community Center #2
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Community Centre
Mines Park Community Center #1
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Golden Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Student Recreation Center
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Grateful Bread
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (68) A+
Unknown Name
Playground
Discovery Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
DeLong Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Hockey Stop Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Park
South Ridge Park
Park
South Ridge Park Playground
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Rimrock Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Kafadar Commons
Park
Stratton Commons
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Benerly Heights Park
Park
Lookout Pointe Park
Park
Shops (47) A-
Season Nails
Beauty
Bumps & Bundles
Clothing
Runner's High
Shoes
Glamour Nails & Spa
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Elements
Convenience Store
Colorado School of Mines Bookstore
Books
U Pump It
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Gene Bauer Goldsmith
Fashion
Pedal Pushers Cyclery
Bicycle
Golden Nails
Beauty
Conoco
Convenience Store
Loaf 'N Jug
Convenience Store
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
Unknown Name
Beauty
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Peak Cycles
Bicycle
Urban Escape Day Spa
Beauty
Golden Roots Salon
Hairdresser
Blue Moose Trading Company
Gift Shop
Toad & Co
Clothing
Golden Goods
Toys
Metropolitan Barber Shop
Hairdresser
See more Golden amenity data

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Golden.
Public Transit Stops (30)
Stops & Stations A+
Jackson St & 24th St
Bus Stop
Ford St & 24th St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Grand Ct
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Grand Ct
Bus Stop
Jackson St & 22nd St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Sunset Dr
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Sunset Dr
Bus Stop
Ford St & 22nd St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & W 16th Ave
Bus Stop
Jackson St. & 19th St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Johnson Rd
Bus Stop
Unknown Name
Bus Stop
19th St & Jackson St
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & 19th St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Lunnonhaus Dr
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Lunnonhaus Dr
Bus Stop
Jackson St & 17th St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Utah St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Utah St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Ulysses St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Ulysses St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Ulysses St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & W 12th Ave
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & W 12th Ave
Bus Stop
Jeffco Government Center
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8% F
See more Golden commute data

cost of living F

The cost of living in Golden is 146/100 - which is 31% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax C-
See more Golden cost of living data

crime C-

Golden crime rates are 4,267 per 100k, which is 17% higher than Colorado
Property Crime
4,058 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
209 crimes per 100k A-
See more Golden crime data

employment A+

The median income in Golden is $80,338 - which is 28% higher than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$80,338 A-
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
See more Golden employment data

health C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Golden Kids Dental & Orthodontics
Dentist
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
VA Clinic
Clinic
Centura Health Emergency & Urgent Care
Clinic
Centura Health Primary Care
Clinic
Perfect Teeth
Dentist
Unknown Name
Dentist
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Headquarters
Police
Unknown Name
Dentist
Mines Police Department
Police
Unknown Name
Fire Station
Golden Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Unknown Name
Police
Golden Police Department
Police
Golden Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Golden Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Pleasant View Fire Department Station 41
Fire Station
Colorado State Patrol District 6 Golden Office
Police
Golden Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
West Metro Fire Rescue Station 6
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
West Metro Fire Rescue Station 5
Fire Station
Bonfils Blood Center
Hospital
Denver West Surgery Center
Hospital
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
See more Golden health & safety data

housing C+

Golden home prices are $541,400 - which is 105% higher than Colorado
Home Price
$541,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
6.7x (home price to income ratio) F
See more Golden housing data

schools B-

The Golden graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Colorado
School Test Scores
47% F
High School Grad. Rates
90% A-
Elementary Schools (18) F
Lookout Mountain
Bell Middle School
Shelton Elementary School
Mitchell Elementary School
Pleasant View Elementary School
Free Horizon Montessori Charter School
Golden View Classical Academy
Golden View Classical Academy
Jeffco'S 21St Century Virtual Academy
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Kyffin Elementary School
Cornerstone Montessori
Maple Grove Elementary School
Welchester Elementary School
Fairmount Elementary School
High Schools (8) A+
Golden High School
Lookout Mountain
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Golden View Classical Academy
Golden View Classical Academy
Jeffco'S 21St Century Virtual Academy
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Mc Lain Community High School
Mc Lain High School
Warren Tech Central
Longview High School
See more Golden education data

ratings A

Golden has an overall rating of 80% from 5 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes A
See more Golden user rating data
Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Golden, CO Area Guide

Follow
Photo of Golden, CO
( 5 Ratings )

Living in Golden, CO

Ranks better than 76% of areas Follow

Golden Area Facts

What do the locals think about Golden?

Based on 4 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll
New Real Estate Listings in Golden Area
Search
Search Homes for Sale in Golden, CO
See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Golden Reviews

Write a review about Golden Tell people what you like or don't like about Golden…
Golden, Colorado: Mountain Living at its Finest 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
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Golden?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Golden, CO Livability

      vs

      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Discovery Park
      Unknown Name
      DeLong Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      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 4,267, which are 17% higher than Colorado
      Total Crime
      4,267 per 100k people

      84% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 24

      84% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      14%

      Year over year crime is up

      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

      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2024