Livability Score

76
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (13) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Blaster's Brew
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Higher Grounds
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Bean Foster's
Coffee Shop
Cafe 13
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Pangea Coffee Roasters
Coffee Shop
Windy Saddle
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Launch
Coffee Shop
Bubblelicious
Coffee Shop
Full Steam Ahead
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (11) C-
The Splash at Fossil Trace
Water Park
Foothills Art Center
Theatre Arts
Foothills Art Center
Theatre Arts
The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
Museum
Marv Kay Stadium South
Stadium
Marv Kay Stadium North
Stadium
Golden History Museum
Museum
American Mountaineering Museum
Museum
Colorado School of Mines "M"
Attraction
Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum
Museum
Little Star Gallery
Art Gallery
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
Museum
Heritage Square
Theme Park
Colorado Railroad Museum
Museum
Regal UA Denver West Village
Cinema
North Sponsor Village
Attraction
Vickery Hospitality
Attraction
Regal UA Colorado Mills IMAX & RPX
Cinema
True Value Hospitality
Attraction
Honnen Hospitality
Attraction
South Sponsor Village
Attraction
Trek Through Time Exhibit Hall
Museum
Gift Shop
Attraction
Council tree and old Rooney dance hall
Attraction
Food and Drink (36) C+
Peak Donuts
Fast Food
Domino's
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Golden Village Liquor
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Golden Wine
Alcohol
Qdoba
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Heritage Liquor
Alcohol
Snarf's Sandwiches
Fast Food
Bob's Atomic Burgers
Fast Food
Golden Liquors
Alcohol
Papa Murphy's
Fast Food
Golden Town Liquor
Alcohol
Jimmy John's
Fast Food
Back Alley Donuts
Fast Food
Golden Sweets
Sweets
Ace High Tavern
Bar
D'Deli
Fast Food
El Callejon Latin Food
Fast Food
Golden Moon Speakeasy
Bar
Goosetown Station
Bar
Fitness (8) A+
Unite Fitness
Gym
Curves
Gym
Mines Park Community Center #2
Community Centre
Mines Park Community Center #1
Community Centre
Golden Community Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Student Recreation Center
Gym
Orangetheory Fitness
Gym
Groceries (4) F
Natural Grocers
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
King Soopers
Grocery Store
Grateful Bread
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Parks (68) A+
Discovery Park
Park
DeLong Park
Park
Hockey Stop Park
Park
South Ridge Park
Park
South Ridge Park Playground
Playground
Rimrock Park
Park
Kafadar Commons
Park
Stratton Commons
Park
Benerly Heights Park
Park
Lookout Pointe Park
Park
Clear Creek History Park
Park
Vanover Park Natural Playground
Playground
Vanover Park
Park
Parfet Park
Park
Clear Creek
Park
Lions Park
Park
Shelton Elementary Playground
Playground
Lions Park Playground
Playground
Golden Community Center Indoor Playground
Playground
Dog Park
Park
Heritage Dells Park
Park
8th Street Dog park
Park
Westblade Park
Park
United States Marine Corps Memorial
Park
New Loveland Mine Park
Park
Shops (47) A-
Season Nails
Beauty
Bumps & Bundles
Clothing
Runner's High
Shoes
Glamour Nails & Spa
Beauty
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Elements
Convenience Store
Colorado School of Mines Bookstore
Books
U Pump It
Convenience Store
AT&T
Electronics
Gene Bauer Goldsmith
Fashion
Pedal Pushers Cyclery
Bicycle
Golden Nails
Beauty
Conoco
Convenience Store
Loaf 'N Jug
Convenience Store
Cost Cutters
Hairdresser
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Peak Cycles
Bicycle
Urban Escape Day Spa
Beauty
Golden Roots Salon
Hairdresser
Blue Moose Trading Company
Gift Shop
Toad & Co
Clothing
Golden Goods
Toys
Metropolitan Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Golden Rock Shop
Fashion
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Golden.
Public Transit Stops (30)
Stops & Stations
A+
Jackson St & 24th St
Bus Stop
Ford St & 24th St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Grand Ct
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Grand Ct
Bus Stop
Jackson St & 22nd St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Sunset Dr
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Sunset Dr
Bus Stop
Ford St & 22nd St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & W 16th Ave
Bus Stop
Jackson St. & 19th St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Johnson Rd
Bus Stop
19th St & Jackson St
Bus Stop
Washington Ave & 19th St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Lunnonhaus Dr
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Lunnonhaus Dr
Bus Stop
Jackson St & 17th St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Utah St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Utah St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Ulysses St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Ulysses St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & Ulysses St
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & W 12th Ave
Bus Stop
South Golden Rd & W 12th Ave
Bus Stop
Jeffco Government Center
Transit Station
Golden Transfer Station
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8%
F
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Golden is 146/100 - which is 31% higher than Colorado.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc.
F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax
C-
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crime C-

Golden crime rates are 4,267 per 100k, which is 17% higher than Colorado
Property Crime
4,058 crimes per 100k
F
Violent Crime
209 crimes per 100k
A-
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employment A+

The median income in Golden is $80,338 - which is 28% higher than Colorado.
Med. Household Income
$80,338
A-
Unemployment Rate
3.3%
B-
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health C-

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (18)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc.
A+
Golden Kids Dental & Orthodontics
Dentist
Comfort Dental
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
VA Clinic
Clinic
Centura Health Emergency & Urgent Care
Clinic
Centura Health Primary Care
Clinic
Perfect Teeth
Dentist
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Headquarters
Police
Mines Police Department
Police
Golden Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Golden Police Department
Police
Golden Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Golden Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Pleasant View Fire Department Station 41
Fire Station
Colorado State Patrol District 6 Golden Office
Police
Golden Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
West Metro Fire Rescue Station 6
Fire Station
Aspen Dental
Dentist
West Metro Fire Rescue Station 5
Fire Station
Bonfils Blood Center
Hospital
Denver West Surgery Center
Hospital
Foothills Fire and Rescue Lookout Mountain Station
Fire Station
Foothills Fire and Rescue Gravevine Substation
Fire Station
Fairmount Fire Protection District Station 1
Fire Station
Layne Physical Therapy
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality
F
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housing C+

Golden home prices are $541,400 - which is 105% higher than Colorado
Home Price
$541,400
A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22%
A+
Home Affordability
6.7x (home price to income ratio)
F
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schools B-

The Golden graduation rate is 90% - which is 4% higher than Colorado
School Test Scores
47%
F
High School Grad. Rates
90%
A-
Elementary Schools (18) F
Lookout Mountain
Bell Middle School
Shelton Elementary School
Mitchell Elementary School
Pleasant View Elementary School
Free Horizon Montessori Charter School
Golden View Classical Academy
Golden View Classical Academy
Jeffco'S 21St Century Virtual Academy
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Kyffin Elementary School
Cornerstone Montessori
Maple Grove Elementary School
Welchester Elementary School
Fairmount Elementary School
High Schools (8) A+
Golden High School
Lookout Mountain
Connections Learning Center On The Earle Johnson C
Golden View Classical Academy
Golden View Classical Academy
Jeffco'S 21St Century Virtual Academy
Compass Montessori - Golden Charter School
Mc Lain Community High School
Mc Lain High School
Warren Tech Central
Longview High School
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ratings A

Golden has an overall rating of 80% from 5 reviews.
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User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes
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Golden, Colorado: Mountain Living at its Finest 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) You would be hard-pressed to find a more scenic place to live than Golden, Colorado. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, Golden is an amazing place to live for people of all ages. I love living in Golden because of its close proximity to the bustling metropolitan are ...Read More a of Denver, as well as its rural setting that exemplifies community spirit.

Golden, Colorado is best known for being the headquarters of the Coors Brewery. In addition to the economic impact of Coors, the city also benefits from the diverse job opportunities offered all over the Front Range in the technology and service industries. The idyllic mountain setting and moderate climate combine to make Golden a popular tourist destination and a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The best areas in Golden are the ones focused on the outdoors, such as the myriad of hiking trails and open spaces. The historic Buffalo Bill's Grave and Museum is a fun way to spend an afternoon. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Golden? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Discovery Park
      DeLong Park
      Hockey Stop Park
      South Ridge Park
      South Ridge Park Playground
      Rimrock Park
      Kafadar Commons
      Stratton Commons

      Entertainment

      The Splash at Fossil Trace
      Foothills Art Center
      Foothills Art Center
      The Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
      Marv Kay Stadium South
      Marv Kay Stadium North
      Golden History Museum
      American Mountaineering Museum

      Food & Drink

      Peak Donuts
      Domino's
      Taco Bell
      Golden Village Liquor
      Subway
      Einstein Bros. Bagels
      McDonald's
      Burger King

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Golden? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Golden.
      Drive to Work
      66%

      11% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      8%

      5% higher than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Golden a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens

      Doctors