Golden vs Boulder · 2026
Living in Golden vs Boulder, CO: Home Prices Compared
Golden homes sold for a median $83,000 less than Boulder over the last 12 months. Compare price per sq ft, homes for sale and days on market.
Short answer
Which costs less, Golden or Boulder?
Golden. Over the last 12 months the median Golden home sold for $888,500 and the median Boulder home for $971,500, a $83,000 difference. Price per square foot ran $359 in Golden and $519 in Boulder.
Golden and Boulder Side by Side
| Golden | Boulder | |
|---|---|---|
| Median sale price, 12 months | $888,500 | $971,500 |
| Homes sold, 12 months | 767 | 1,374 |
| Median price per sq ft (sold) | $359 | $519 |
| Median sale-to-list price | 98.8% | 97.9% |
| Sales that closed below list | 55% | 68% |
| Homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026 | 247 | 617 |
| Average days on market, current listings | 85 | 91 |
| Ranch-style houses for sale | 41 | 33 |
| 55+ community homes for sale | 2 | 1 |
| Townhomes and condos for sale | 55 | 279 |
| County | Jefferson | Boulder |
MLS closed sales Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Golden) and Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Boulder); listings as of Oct 31, 2026. Counts change daily.
The Price Gap Between Golden and Boulder Changes With Home Size
| Home size | Golden median | Boulder median | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,800 sq ft or less | $535,500 | $585,240 | $49,740 |
| 2 bedrooms or fewer | $480,000 | $445,000 | $35,000 |
| All homes | $888,500 | $971,500 | $83,000 |
| 3,000 sq ft or more | $1,300,000 | $2,092,000 | $792,000 |
Median sale prices over 12 months, MLS closed sales.
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Golden Listings Sell Faster
Homes for sale in Golden have been on the market an average of 85 days, against 91 in Boulder. Over 12 months, 55% of Golden sales and 68% of Boulder sales closed below the list price. In a slower market, pricing right on day one matters more than the price you hope for.
Smaller Homes and 55+ Options in Golden and Boulder
- Golden: 41 ranch-style houses, 142 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 2 homes in 55+ communities and 55 townhomes and condos for sale. Downsizing in Golden · Golden ranch homes · Golden 55+ homes
- Boulder: 33 ranch-style houses, 336 homes with a main-floor primary bedroom, 1 home in 55+ communities and 279 townhomes and condos for sale.
Choose Golden or Boulder Based on These Points
- Choose Golden if price comes first. Its 12-month median sale was $83,000 lower, and the median price per square foot was $359 against $519.
- Choose Boulder if you want the most homes to pick from: 617 were for sale on Oct 31, 2026.
- Expect a quicker sale in Golden. Current listings there average 85 days on the market, against 91 in Boulder.
- Sellers get closer to list price in Golden: a median 98.8% of list over 12 months.
Golden vs Boulder: questions
Is Golden cheaper than Boulder?
Yes. Over the last 12 months the median sale in Golden was $888,500, against $971,500 in Boulder.
Which has more homes for sale, Golden or Boulder?
Boulder, with 617 homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026. Golden had 247.
Do homes sell faster in Golden or Boulder?
Current listings in Golden average 85 days on the market, against 91 in Boulder. In the last 12 months 55% of Golden sales and 68% of Boulder sales closed below list.
Are there 55+ homes in Golden and Boulder?
On Oct 31, 2026, 2 homes in 55+ communities were for sale in Golden and 1 in Boulder.
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