Golden

Coors Brewery, Colorado School of Mines, and Red Rocks up the road. Golden is genuine mountain town character thirteen minutes from downtown Denver.

Overview for Golden, CO

20,467 people live in Golden, where the median age is 35.1 and the average individual income is $57,987. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

20,467

Total Population

35.1 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$57,987

Average individual Income

Golden has a real identity of its own, anchored by the Colorado School of Mines and the Coors Brewery, with a walkable historic downtown that feels more like a mountain town than a Denver suburb. That is not an accident, the foothills start right at Golden's edge.

It comes at a real price premium compared to most of this guide, but for buyers who want mountain proximity without an actual mountain commute, very little else compares.

Golden At A Glance

Where it is: West Denver metro, right where the foothills begin, Jefferson County
Commute cheat sheet: Downtown Denver about 13 to 15 minutes, Red Rocks Amphitheatre a short drive
Getting around: I-70, RTD W Line light rail to Union Station
The vibe: Genuine mountain town character, walkable historic downtown, higher price point

Which Part of Golden Fits You

Area	Vibe	Housing	Why People Pick It
Historic Downtown Golden	Walkable, historic	Victorian homes and infill	Genuine downtown character, restaurants and shops
Mesa View Estates	Luxury, foothills adjacent	Larger homes near Green Mountain	Mountain views at the top of Golden's price range
West Pleasant View	More affordable	Established single family	The relative entry point into Golden
North and South Golden	Established suburban	Mixed housing stock	Balance of price and proximity to downtown

Life Outside the House

Trails and parks: Green Mountain and North Table Mountain open space, extensive foothills trail access
Rec and family: Colorado School of Mines campus and events, the Clear Creek whitewater park downtown
Food and drink: Downtown Golden's restaurant row, the Coors Brewery tour

How Far Is Everything, Really

Destination	Drive Time	Good to Know
Downtown Denver	~13 to 15 min	Via I-70
Red Rocks Amphitheatre	~10 min	One of the closest towns to the venue
Boulder	~25 min	Via CO-93
DIA	~40 min	Via I-70 and Pena Blvd

SCHOOLS (BIG IMPACT ON YOUR PROPERTY VALUES)

Golden is served by Jefferson County (Jeffco) Public Schools, which carries an A-minus rating district wide, no split to worry about here.

School	Known For	Feeds From
Golden High School	Comprehensive, strong academics	Most of the city

Jeffco's open enrollment and charter options are available district wide.

If mountain town character and a genuinely short Denver commute both matter to you, Golden is worth a serious look. Call or text and let's go see it.

Schools in Golden, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Golden. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Around Golden, CO

There's plenty to do around Golden, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

41

Car-Dependent

Walking Score

62

Bikeable

Bike Score

31

Some Transit

Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Kíngtana MagíQ Munchíez, Dino Mart, and Moses Espresso Services.

Name	Category	Distance	Reviews	Ratings by Yelp
Visit the Kíngtana MagíQ Munchíez page on Yelp	Dining	1.14 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Dino Mart page on Yelp Search 601 12th St on Google Maps	Dining	1.14 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Moses Espresso Services page on Yelp Search 434 Violet St on Google Maps	Dining	1.44 miles	2 reviews	1.5/5 stars
Visit the Maitri Garden page on Yelp	Shopping	0.53 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Golden Town Center page on Yelp Search 17211 S Golden Rd on Google Maps	Shopping	0.95 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Toad & Co page on Yelp Search 1213 Washington Ave on Google Maps	Shopping	1.11 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Whitewater Workshop page on Yelp	Active	0.53 miles	1 review	5/5 stars
Visit the MPOWR Kickboxing page on Yelp Search 17730 S Golden Rd on Google Maps	Active	0.6 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Heritage Railroad page on Yelp Search 1900 Jackson St on Google Maps	Active	0.66 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Table Mountain Soccer Association page on Yelp Search 1600 Jackson St on Google Maps	Active	0.83 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Certified Personal Training page on Yelp Search 601 16th Street C159 on Google Maps	Active	0.88 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Silicon Stem Academy - Colorado School of Mines page on Yelp Search 1500 Illinois St on Google Maps	Active	0.92 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Knight of Solomon page on Yelp Search 720 14th St on Google Maps	Active	1.01 miles	9 reviews	1.9/5 stars
Visit the Golden Scavenger Hunt Walking Tour page on Yelp Search 1211 Arapahoe St on Google Maps	Active	1.11 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Yogi On The Go page on Yelp	Active	1.14 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the GYMGUYZ page on Yelp	Active	1.14 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the School Of Insight page on Yelp	Active	1.14 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Golden Hair Design page on Yelp Search 2221 Ford St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.5 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Della's Studio 73 page on Yelp Search 921 19th St on Google Maps	Beauty	0.62 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Artistic Prick Tattoos page on Yelp Search 17704 S Golden Rd on Google Maps	Beauty	0.66 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Allegoric Art page on Yelp Search 1224 Washington Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.08 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Alba360 Laser Center page on Yelp Search 1115 Washington Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.17 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Crystal Creek Therapeutics page on Yelp Search 1111 Washington Ave on Google Maps	Beauty	1.18 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars
Visit the Golden Well Being Collective page on Yelp Search 410 9th St on Google Maps	Beauty	1.45 miles	0 reviews	0/5 stars

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