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Golden, CO vs Basalt, CO

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- The median age of a home in Golden is 28.9% older than the median age of a home in Basalt.
 Golden, COBasalt, COUnited States
 Median Home Age38  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,121,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock63.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.147.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$5.1$11.0
 Homes Owned56.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock24.7%11.2%
 Homes Rented39.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Golden, COBasalt, COUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$4,990$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,320  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,130$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,760  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$5,060$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,610  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Golden, COBasalt, COUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.8%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock18.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Golden, COBasalt, COUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9994.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.9%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.0%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9994.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock1.7%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99912.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock24.2%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99921.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock24.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.9%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock6.4%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Golden, COBasalt, COUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock23.3%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock34.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock7.2%14.8%
 1960 to 196922.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock0.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock4.6%12.2%
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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews
Lisa · Golden, CO
LOVELY CITY & STATE, BUT...
Over 10 years ago

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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LEIANNA · Golden, CO
Not just for extreme sportsperson...
Over 11 years ago

It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Mary · Golden, CO
Love this place!
Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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Reviews for Basalt    1 Reviews
Kelly · Basalt, CO
Overall a fantastic place to live!
Over 17 years ago

Great place to live. Housing is pricey, but I wouldn't trade it for Aspen, which is only 17 miles away (and of course much more pricey). Most people in Basalt are full  More

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