Golden, Colorado

Small Colorado city with local appeal

West Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro

WhereAtHome Score

67.8

D+

out of 100

Overview

Golden is a Colorado city with a population of approximately 20,242, part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $865,982. Median household income is $90,990.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,242 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $865,982 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $90,990 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 23.8 minutes
  • Part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,242

Source: Census ACS

$865,982

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$90,990

Source: Census ACS

23.8 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

42

Source: Walk Score

152 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Jefferson County (county-level results)

58%
39%
Democrat 210,875
Republican 140,505
Leans D+19.5

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 23.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 28.9/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 61.4/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 42/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 42.5/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 67.8

Location

Golden, CO (39.7305, -105.1915)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.