About Golden CO
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A city with over 17,000 residents, Golden is situated just north of I-70 and west of Denver at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Golden’s economy is largely driven by the corporations that call it home, including the Coors Brewing Company, CoorsTek, and Spyderco. The city is also home to the American Mounteering Center, the Colorado Railroad Museum, and the Colorado School of Mines. Buffalo Bill, the famous western showman, is buried on nearby Lookout Mountain. Golden has access to the Regional Transportation District light rail and bus service, and is close to Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport and Denver International Airport.
Golden has a wide range of properties available, with occasional foreclosure sales. Smaller homes and condos can be purchased for under $100,000, while some sprawling estates and luxury homes–featuring stunning mountain views–can sell for well over $2 million. The average home is listed for around $250,000.
Golden Information
- Located in Jefferson County
- Zip codes 80400–80499
- 9 square miles
- School district: Jefferson County R-1 School District
- Median home value: $262,130 (estimated, 2009)
- Median household income: $56,544 (estimated, 2009)
Golden Schools
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Elementary Schools
Coal Creek Canyon K-8 Elementary School
Kyffin Elementary School
Fairmount Elementary School
Middle Schools
Bell Middle School
High Schools
Golden High School
Johnson Intervention
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Montessori School of Golden (Pre-K–4)
Tetra Academy (3–10)
Country Day School
