Housing & Real Estate — Golden, Colorado
Overview
| Total Housing Units | 8,108 |
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| Occupied | 7,782 |
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| Vacant | 326 |
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| Owner-Occupied | 4,574 |
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| Renter-Occupied | 3,208 |
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| Median Home Value (Census) | $837,700 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$960,000 |
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| Median Rent | $1,854/mo |
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| Median Property Tax | $3,811/yr |
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Affordability
| Home Price to Income Ratio | N/Ax |
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| Home Affordability | very expensive |
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| Rent as % of Income | 22.6% |
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| Severely Rent-Burdened | 43.7% |
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Housing Age
| Built 2010 or later | 1,031 |
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| Built 2000-2009 | 1,402 |
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| Built 1990-1999 | 1,572 |
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| Built before 1960 | 1,208 |
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| Median Year Built | 1984 |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B25077; HUD FMR FY2026.
