Golden, CO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$361 per SF Avg asking sale price
$22 per SF Avg asking lease rate
4,829 SF Avg unit lease size
10,894 SF Avg building size for sale
6.46% Average cap rate

Golden's Demographic Profile

Golden has 8,294 households and a median income of $92,063, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 21,460
# Households 8,294
Median age 36
Median household income $92,063
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,687
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Golden $263 11,012 SF 6.30%
Arvada $281 8,008 SF 7.22%
Wheat Ridge $240 8,143 SF 8.67%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Golden $348 8,095 SF 7.00%
Arvada $292 14,811 SF 6.96%
Wheat Ridge $332 10,080 SF 6.96%
Evergreen $222 7,502 SF 11.65%
Lakewood $285 8,211 SF 6.96%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Golden $470 13,336 SF
Arvada $439 6,577 SF
Wheat Ridge $337 6,921 SF
Superior $250 12,000 SF
Evergreen $199 22,151 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Golden $299 20,654 SF 7.27%
Arvada $218 26,112 SF 7.26%
Central City $439 13,454 SF 5.60%
Wheat Ridge $260 18,336 SF 7.55%
Evergreen $671 3,809 SF 5.15%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Golden

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Interplaza West

Golden, CO

  • Retail Building
  • $13,000,000
For Sale

11900-11990 W Colfax Ave

Lakewood, CO 80215

  • 10,000 SF Retail Building
  • 6.96% Cap Rate
  • $1,075,000
For Sale

2120 Ford St

Golden, CO 80401

  • 1,711 SF Retail Building
  • 7.00% Cap Rate
  • $1,299,900
For Sale

W. 8th Ave. Condominiums

Lakewood, CO 80215

  • 7,287 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,850,000
For Sale

Baymont Lakewood

Lakewood, CO 80401

  • 31,334 SF Hospitality
  • $4,500,000
For Sale

862 Brickyard Cir

Golden, CO 80403

  • 13,444 SF Industrial Building
  • $5,375,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Size For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Golden pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Golden $364 11,005 SF
Arvada $455 14,099 SF
Central City $439 13,454 SF
Wheat Ridge $308 12,128 SF
Superior $375 30,904 SF

Multifamily Properties For Sale in Golden

For Sale

Tabor Lake Apartment Community

Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

  • 69,080 SF Multifamily
  • Price Upon Request

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Golden alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Golden or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Golden 21,460 8,294 36 $92,063 2 3,687 1%
Arvada 113,277 45,173 42 $99,938 2 12,742 -1%
Central City 657 324 48 $58,392 2 146 -3%
Superior 13,854 5,153 38 $132,628 3 2,091 1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Golden, CO and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Golden

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Is Golden a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Golden offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Golden?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Golden. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Golden?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Golden. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Golden compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Golden. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Golden acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Golden, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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