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Golden, CO vs Watsonville, CA

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- The median age of a home in Golden is 21.1% younger than the median age of a home in Watsonville.
 Golden, COWatsonville, CAUnited States
 Median Home Age38  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$803,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months16.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock34.8%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.147.2%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$7.2$11.0
 Homes Owned56.5%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock4.2%11.2%
 Homes Rented39.6%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Golden, COWatsonville, CAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$3,600$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,320  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,240$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$1,760  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$3,650$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,610  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Golden, COWatsonville, CAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.2%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.3%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.4%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.2%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.6%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Golden, COWatsonville, CAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9994.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock0.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.6%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.6%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9992.7%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock0.4%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9994.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock14.5%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99912.7%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock48.6%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99921.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock1.4%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.9%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.3%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Golden, COWatsonville, CAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock12.8%13.6%
 2000 to 200914.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock7.5%13.6%
 1980 to 198911.0%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock19.5%14.8%
 1960 to 196922.1%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock12.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19493.2%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock13.7%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 Watsonville    3 Reviews
Br · Watsonville, CA
Bad crime and kids that walk around breaking into
Over 18 years ago

We live in a nice area and love the climate but cost of living have gotten way out of hand. Vandals walk around smashing windows over and over without getting  More

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brian · Watsonville, CA
just like santa cruz except....
Over 19 years ago

the cost of housing is slightly more affordable (just slightly). Close to the beach and near perfect weather. Especially during summer when it was 107 in San Jose' it  More

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Joaquin · Watsonville, CA
Living in Watsonville
Over 19 years ago

Nice neighborhood, but since moving here we have not felt a sense of  More

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