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Golden, Colorado

Short-Term Rental Market Data & Investment Analysis

Golden, Colorado Short-Term Rental Market

DMarket Score 55/100

Quick Answer: Golden, Colorado is an active short-term rental market. average occupancy is 67%. average monthly revenue is $2,804. average daily rate is $156. the top operator is Evolve with 279 listings. market score is 55/100 (grade D).

Avg Monthly Revenue
$2,804
↓ 0.4% YoY
67%
Occupancy
↓ 1% YoY
$156
Avg Daily Rate
↑ 0.7% YoY
$104
RevPAR
↓ 0.3% YoY
39.8 days avg lead time5.4 avg length of stay

Market Score Breakdown

Five dimensions Apivex evaluates per market.

Regulation63
Seasonality78
Investability54
Rental Demand86
Revenue Growth50

Seasonal Patterns

Monthly seasonal data for Golden, Colorado
MonthOccupancyADRRevenue
Jan58%$126$2,084
Feb65%$128$2,135
Mar68%$133$2,481
Apr67%$137$2,459
May71%$145$2,754
Jun81%$167$3,520
Jul80%$165$3,585
Aug76%$160$3,336
Sep73%$155$3,010
Oct69%$150$2,853
Nov61%$135$2,224
Dec62%$137$2,251

Top Short-Term Rental Operators in Golden

Ranked by total active listings. Useful for understanding the competitive landscape.

#OperatorListingsReviewsRating
1Evolve27910,450★ 4.65
2Effortless Rental Group14110,652★ 4.74
3Atomic Vacation Rentals1409,862★ 4.84
4VacayPlay835,503★ 4.42
5Homes with Hospitality LLC81850★ 4.94

What Kind of STR Should I Buy in Golden?

Revenue and pricing by property type, tier, and bedroom count.

Revenue by Bedroom Count

1 bed5,670
2 bed3,276
3 bed2,034
4 bed1,294
5 bed874

ADR by Property Tier

Entire Home$172
Luxury$289
Professionally Managed$186

Revenue by Dwelling Type

Apartment$2,492
Entire Place$3,097
House$2,948

Booking Channel Mix

Distribution of bookings across major STR platforms.

Channel mix
ChannelShare
airbnb58.9%
vrbo4.3%
both36.8%

Investment Analysis

Revenue Trend (5 yr)

ADR & Occupancy Trends (5 yr)

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Home Value Trends (Golden)

Typical Home Value
$871,116
Median Sale Price
$824,977
Days to Pending
7
Golden, ColoradoRev $2,804ADR $156Occ 67%Score D (55)

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Quick Facts: Golden

Active STRs
463
Avg Daily Rate
$251
Occupancy Rate
80%
Population
20,000
Annual Visitors
500,000

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