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Golden, CO vs San Marcos, CA

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- The median age of a home in Golden is 26.3% older than the median age of a home in San Marcos.
 Golden, COSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age38  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$813,500$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock55.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.147.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$8.9$11.0
 Homes Owned56.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.3%11.2%
 Homes Rented39.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Golden, COSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,280$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,320  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,910$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,760  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,320$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,610  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Golden, COSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.7%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.6%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Golden, COSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.7%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9994.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.6%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock1.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock2.3%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9994.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock5.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99912.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock38.0%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99921.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock6.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.9%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.9%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Golden, COSan Marcos, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock27.4%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock17.8%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock21.9%14.8%
 1960 to 196922.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock2.0%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock0.4%12.2%
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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews
Lisa · Golden, CO
LOVELY CITY & STATE, BUT...
Over 11 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 12 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 12 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 San Marcos    5 Reviews
Kevin · San Marcos, CA
Best place I have ever lived.
Over 8 years ago

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Norman · Vail, AZ
retiree location ?
Over 16 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Greg · South Pasadena, CA
San Marcos Weather
Over 19 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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