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CO area data

Golden, CO

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Golden.

Population: 64,543 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Golden, CO is $853,740 — down 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $802,500 after a median 6 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,467/month. 20 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$853,740

Median home value

-0.6%

1-year change

6

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$853,740
1-year appreciation
-0.6%
3-year appreciation
+3.1%
5-year appreciation
+14.2%
10-year appreciation
+80.2%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$883,538
House Price Index (state)
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$802,500
Median list price
$840,000
Median price per sqft
$345
1-year sale-price change
-25.4%
Median days on market
6 days
Homes sold (recent period)
70
For-sale inventory
313
Sale-to-list ratio
99.0%
Active listings
47
1-year forecast
-1.1%
Days to pending
31 days
New listings (monthly)
105

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,467/mo
1-year rent change
-0.6%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
20
Elementary schools
10
Middle schools
3
High schools
4
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
State Charter School Institute, Division of Youth Services, Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Schools include
Golden View Classical Academy, Lookout Mountain, Bell Middle School, Golden High School, Kyffin Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Rocky Flats Plant (USDOE) (6.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
52.0°F
Average high
64.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
21.5 in
Annual snowfall
103.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
49
Days with Good air quality
206
Days with Moderate air quality
141
Highest AQI recorded (year)
143

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,487
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
84,466
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
69,102

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (42 mi)
National parks include
Rocky Mountain National Park, Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
34
Nearest airport
Tall Timber Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (11 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
21
Hospitals include
LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER, DENVER HEALTH & HOSPITAL AUTHORITY, HCA HEALTHONE PRESBYTERIAN ST LUKES
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
68
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+251 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,986
Housing built before 1970
25.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,950
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
83.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
212,217
Average weekly wage
$1,476
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
849

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

GoldenState medianUS median
Median home value$853,740$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$802,500$495,000$325,000
Median days on market6 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$2,467/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,950$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Golden, CO?
$853,740.
What is the median sale price in Golden, CO?
$802,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Golden, CO?
Median days on market: 6 days.
What is typical rent in Golden, CO?
Typical rent: $2,467/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Golden, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, strongWind.
Is Golden, CO in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Golden, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Golden, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Golden, CO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Golden, CO?
20 schools (10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Golden, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 9.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Golden, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 49. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Golden, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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