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Golden, Colorado

city · Jefferson County

At a glance

20,417
Population
$837,700
Median home value (all homes)
176% above U.S. median
$865,982
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,953/mo
Median rent
45% above U.S. median
$98,582
Median household income
26% above U.S. median
24.4 min
Average commute
95.2%
Homes with broadband
33.41%
Locations with fiber available
3.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 153 — 53% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing194% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities16% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost14% below
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Colorado School of Mines Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates95.9%
College graduates59.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Golden Economic Development
Golden B2B is the City of Golden's initiative to help startups and existing businesses start or grow in Golden, CO, offering resources and information about small business grants, site selection help, demographic data, or general assistance.
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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