How long is the commute from Golden, CO?
Workers who live in Golden, CO take an average of 24.4 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.9% of workers drive alone to work.
1.1% take public transportation.
7.3% of workers walk to work.
30.8% work from home.
8.0% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 24.4 minutes (±1.6)
- Public transportation
- 1.1%
- Work from home
- 30.8%
- Households without a car
- 8.0%
How people in Golden get to work
| Means of transportation | Golden | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 50.9% (±3.5 points) | 64.4% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.1% (±2.3 points) | 5.7% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% (±0.8 points) | 1.3% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 7.3% (±2.0 points) | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±1.1 points) | 1.7% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 30.8% (±3.3 points) | 25.4% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Golden, the average commute is not measurably different from Jefferson County (26.0 minutes).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Golden, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Jefferson County (1.3%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Jefferson County, Golden ranks 10 of 16 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 161 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Golden
| Vehicles available | Golden | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% (±2.6 points) | 4.0% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% (±4.3 points) | 29.2% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.7% (±4.4 points) | 41.0% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 23.4% (±3.1 points) | 25.8% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Golden, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Jefferson County (4.0%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (5.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Golden
| Golden | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 30.8% (±3.3 points) | 25.4% (±0.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% (±1.4 points) | 97.6% (±0.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 95.2% (±1.6 points) | 95.1% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Golden, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Jefferson County (95.1%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Golden
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden | — | 24.4 minutes (±1.6) | — |
| West Pleasant View | 1.9 mi | 18.5 minutes (±2.6) | Lower |
| Applewood | 2.0 mi | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) | Not measurably different |
| Fairmount | 4.0 mi | 23.3 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Genesee | 5.0 mi | 24.4 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood | 5.8 mi | 25.5 minutes (±0.6) | Not measurably different |
| Wheat Ridge | 6.0 mi | 23.4 minutes (±1.2) | Not measurably different |
| Arvada | 7.1 mi | 26.1 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
| Morrison | 7.3 mi | 34.2 minutes (±9.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: West Pleasant View, CO (18.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Morrison, CO (34.2 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Edgewater | 27.6 minutes (±4.1) |
| 5 | Ken Caryl | 27.5 minutes (±1.4) |
| 6 | Columbine | 26.4 minutes (±1.8) |
| 7 | Arvada | 26.1 minutes (±0.7) |
| 8 | Dakota Ridge | 25.8 minutes (±1.1) |
| 9 | Lakewood | 25.5 minutes (±0.6) |
| 10 (tie) | Golden | 24.4 minutes (±1.6) |
| 10 (tie) | Genesee | 24.4 minutes (±3.4) |
| 12 | Wheat Ridge | 23.4 minutes (±1.2) |
| 13 | Fairmount | 23.3 minutes (±2.0) |
| 14 | Applewood | 22.6 minutes (±4.2) |
| 15 | West Pleasant View | 18.5 minutes (±2.6) |
| 16 | Mountain View | 18.4 minutes (±2.4) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Golden
How long is the average commute in Golden?
Workers who live in Golden, CO take an average of 24.4 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Golden without a car?
8.0% of households in Golden have no vehicle, and 1.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Golden?
30.8% (±3.3 points) of workers who live in Golden worked from home, and 95.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Golden city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Golden city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Golden city, Colorado
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Golden city, Colorado (place:30835, in state:08).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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