2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Lafayette, CO vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Golden has been positive.
- Golden has 0.9% less unemployment than Lafayette.
- Golden job growth has increased by 12.1% in the past 10 years.
 Lafayette, COGolden, COUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth46.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth6.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth30.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews

The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...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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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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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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