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Ranked #3 America’s Manliest Sports Cities
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Overview
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Population:17,599
Pop. Change:3%
State: Colorado
Metro Area: Denver-Aurora Metro Area
County: Jefferson County
City:Golden
Zip Code:80401, 80402, ... 4 more
Real Estate:For Sale
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Interesting Facts about Golden, Colorado

As of 2011, Golden's population is 17,599 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 2.58 percent.

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The median home cost in Golden is $269,700. Home appreciation the last year has been -1.67 percent.

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Compared to the rest of the country, Golden's cost of living is 18.30% Higher than the U.S. average.

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Golden public schools spend $4,465 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,678. There are about 18.6 students per teacher in Golden.

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The unemployment rate in Golden is 8.80 percent(U.S. avg. is 9.10%). Recent job growth is Negative. Golden jobs have Decreased by 0.76 percent.

Average Commute time is 25 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes.

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Golden's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)

 • Newly Listed Homes
 • Most Expensive Listing
 • Million Dollar Houses
 • Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
 • Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
 • Homes from $250,000 to $500,000
 • Homes under $250,000
 • Median Priced Homes