Golden is where Colorado's mountain lifestyle begins. Surrounded by dramatic mesas and foothills, this historic town offers a rare combination of outdoor recreation, vibrant downtown living, and small-town character just minutes from Denver. Whether you're kayaking on Clear Creek, hiking North Table Mountain, or enjoying dinner along Washington Avenue, Golden makes it easy to embrace Colorado living every day.
Golden is energetic, active, and deeply connected to the outdoors. Residents enjoy walkable neighborhoods, locally owned restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and year-round community events. Home to the Colorado School of Mines, the town blends historic charm with innovation and a lively atmosphere.
Golden sits at the gateway to the Rockies. I-70 provides direct access to world-class skiing, mountain towns, hiking, climbing, and camping, while nearby trails make it possible to enjoy the outdoors without leaving town.
Those who want mountain access at their doorstep without sacrificing restaurants, entertainment, and convenient commuting.
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.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Deep Roots Winery, Holidaily Brewing, and 7-Eleven.
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| Dining | 3.23 miles | 8 reviews | 4.8/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 3.41 miles | 149 reviews | 4.6/5 stars | |
| Dining · $ | 3.7 miles | 8 reviews | 2.5/5 stars | |
| Dining | 3.74 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 3.77 miles | 30 reviews | 3/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 3.86 miles | 358 reviews | 4.3/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.28 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.38 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Shopping | 3.46 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.55 miles | 26 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Active | 2.8 miles | 34 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.08 miles | 28 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.34 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.38 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.38 miles | 5 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.39 miles | 14 reviews | 4.1/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.41 miles | 37 reviews | 4.5/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.44 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.69 miles | 7 reviews | 4.4/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.72 miles | 6 reviews | 4.2/5 stars | |
| Active | 3.79 miles | 2 reviews | 4/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.54 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 3.8 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
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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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