Golden is one of Colorado's most iconic communities, offering a perfect blend of historic charm, breathtaking mountain scenery, and an active outdoor lifestyle. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountain foothills just west of Denver, Golden combines the character of a small town with convenient access to the amenities of the metro area.
Historic Downtown Golden is the heart of the community, where locally owned shops, restaurants, breweries, coffee houses, and galleries line the streets along beautiful Clear Creek. Popular favorites include Woody's Wood Fired Pizza, Sherpa House Restaurant & Culture Center, Bonfire Burritos, Abejas, Cannonball Creek Brewing Company, Mountain Toad Brewing, Windy Saddle Café, and Golden Sweets. Residents and visitors enjoy kayaking, tubing, fishing, and relaxing along Clear Creek during the warmer months, while year-round festivals, farmers markets, and community events create a lively and welcoming atmosphere.
Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to Golden for its incredible access to hiking, mountain biking, trail running, rock climbing, and scenic open spaces. Popular destinations such as Lookout Mountain, North and South Table Mountain, Clear Creek Canyon, and Apex Park provide endless opportunities to experience Colorado's natural beauty just minutes from home. Golden is also home to the Colorado School of Mines and the world-famous Coors Brewery, adding to the city's rich history, innovation, and unique character.
Golden's real estate market offers something for everyone, from charming historic homes and established neighborhoods to luxury custom residences, modern townhomes, and foothills properties with spectacular mountain views. Its combination of highly rated schools, thriving local businesses, outdoor recreation, and proximity to both Denver and the mountains makes Golden one of the Front Range's most desirable communities.
Whether you're searching for a primary residence, a family-friendly neighborhood, or a home that embraces Colorado's outdoor lifestyle, Golden offers an exceptional quality of life and a strong sense of community that continues to attract homebuyers from across the country.
65,556 people live in Golden, where the median age is 40 and the average individual income is $65,309. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Golden, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
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Golden has 26,100 households, with an average household size of 2. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Golden do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 65,556 people call Golden home. The population density is 2,801 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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THE MCCARTHY LIFESTYLE GROUP
Lennon McCarthy
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(720) 635-6821
BJ McCarthy
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(970) 390-0970
3900 E MEXICO AVE STE 970
DENVER, CO 80210
THE MCCARTHY LIFESTYLE GROUP
Lennon McCarthy
[email protected]
(720) 635-6821
BJ McCarthy
[email protected]
(970) 390-0970
3900 E MEXICO AVE STE 970
DENVER, CO 80210
