Golden : Colorado

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What Golden is like for active adults
Golden is an affluent suburb about 12 miles west of Denver.  Many baby boomers will recall that Golden was the home of the Coors Brewery, where the local water led to its fabled taste, so great that the beer was often transported cross country to amaze friends in the east. The brewery, once the largest in the world, is still here, but now owned by Molson Coors Brewing. The Colorado School of Mines is located in Golden, as is the American Mountaineering Center (which includes Outward Bound). The population of this former gold rush town is about 18,000. There is a nice central downtown.

City-Data and Zillow.com both pegged the average home sale at about $300,000 in mid 2009.  That is $90,000 higher than the Colorado average.
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What is not special about this retirement community
Golden is one of the most expensive places in Colorado to live.
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What kinds of people like retiring here
Golden is good for people who like the outdoors and who enjoy have many museums and festivals.
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Local economy is driven by
The Coors Brewery and Colorado School of Mines are important. Many people commute to Denver.
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Climate and Physical Environment
Golden is located on Clear Creek on the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains Front Range.
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Cultural environment
There are festivals throughout the year such as the Heart and Soul Month, Buffalo Bill Days, FIne Arts Festival, and Goldenfest. There is the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra, Foothills Art Center, and several theater groups.  There are a number of museums including ones for quilts, railroads, and mountaineering.
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Medical facilities
Nearby Denver is the place to go for hospitals.
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Transportation
Golden is located on I 70.  It is connected to Denver for mass transit with bus and light rail. For passengers locals use the Denver Airport.
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Valuable Links
Wikipedia page for Golden
Golden Chamber of Commerce
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Facts about GOLDEN
  • State: CO
  • Environment: College Town,Mountains,
  • City Population: 10,000-25,000
  • Median age of Population: 25-44
  • Avg Jan Temperature: 21-40
  • Median HH Income: 41,001-60,000
  • Average Home Price (MLS): $200,001-$300,000
  • Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
  • Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
  • Cost of Living Index: 111-120 (high)
  • Culture Index: <80 (Very low)
  • State Sales Tax: Yes
  • State Income Tax: Yes
  • Name of the Guide: boomer

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