Golden, Colorado · ZIP 80401

Golden — ZIP 80401

Golden (80401) scores 76/100 — Good for Golden. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $844K.

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100

Violent crime share5%

Property crime share95%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index72/100

Avg math proficiency49%

Avg reading proficiency63%

Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index34/100

Typical home value$844K

Median rent$2,184/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$844K

Median Rent

$2,184/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,647

Violent Crime

1,640

Property Crime

11,007

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson County, Colorado (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Ralston Elementary School	KG–05	289	77%	77%
Kyffin Elementary School	PK–05	503	74%	78%
Manning Options School	06–08	685	62%	75%
Golden View Classical Academy	KG–12	737	61%	74%
Maple Grove Elementary School	PK–05	390	57%	67%
Golden High School	09–12	1,469	52%	76%
Shelton Elementary School	PK–05	394	42%	52%
Bell Middle School	06–08	774	31%	51%
Free Horizon Montessori	PK–08	382	22%	47%
Welchester Elementary School	PK–05	293	17%	32%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

43,429

Median Income

$118K

Homeownership

65%

Median Age

38.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80401 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 80401 has a school score of 72/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 80401 is approximately $844K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 80401 in Golden has an overall NeighborScore of 76/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.