Golden, NM

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 10/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Commuter’s Dream. The area offers extremely short and efficient commutes, with minimal travel times and excellent accessibility.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
17 332.4M (US)
Median Age
51.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
0.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
0.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$111,546 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
0 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$399,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$569 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$842 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
100.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Fe County
4
Santa Fe Metro Area
4
New Mexico
6

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Santa Fe County
6
Santa Fe Metro Area
6
New Mexico
6

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 6 34
Feb 1 5 39
Mar 1 6 45
Apr 1 2 53
May 1 0 62
Jun 1 0 70
Jul 2 0 74
Aug 2 0 72
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 1 1 54
Nov 1 3 43
Dec 1 7 34

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 47%
Hillary Clinton 45%
Other 8%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NM State Senate District 19, NM State House District 50, NM
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Schools

South Mountain Elementary
8 miles, S • 1.9 star
East Mountain High School
9 miles, W • 3.7 star
San Antonito Elementary
9 miles, W • 3.2 star
Calvary Indian Mission School
10 miles, SW • 1 star
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Colleges

University of Phoenix-New Mexico
21 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Lovelace Women's Hospital
23 miles, W • 3.2 star
University of New Mexico Hospital
25 miles, W • 1.4 star
Unm Sandoval Regional Medical Center
26 miles, NW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Santa Fe Municipal Airport
26 miles, NE • 1 star
Durango-La Plata County Airport
156 miles, N • 1 star
Roswell Air Center
166 miles, S • 1 star
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