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Golden, Colorado, in Jefferson county, is 7 miles SW of Arvada, Colorado (center to center) and 12 miles W of Denver, Colorado. The city is in the Denver area. There are 17,159 residents in Golden.
In Golden, about 45% of adults are married.
Males are more numerous in Golden than in most cities.
In 2000, Golden had a median family income of $67,414. Most of the residents of Golden tend to have good incomes. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in the city. People say that Golden is full of unmarried people with good incomes.
Golden folks tended to give their money ($72,072) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.
As of 2000, the share of housing units in Golden that were owner-occupied was 61%. People on their own appreciate the studio and one-bedroom apartments in the city. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in Golden, but this often equates to better schools and government services.
In Golden, 83% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. More folks in Golden use public transportation than most people elsewhere.
Golden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):
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| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% |  |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Golden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
Detailed pages on related topics: Golden colleges • Golden travel • Golden mortgages and property.
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