Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Dakota Ridge is a mid-size city in Colorado with a population of 34,159. Residents earn $120,368 per year, which is 60% above the national average.
Based on current data, Dakota Ridge receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Dakota Ridge stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Dakota Ridge is $120,368, which is significantly higher than the national average — 60% above $75,149. This places Dakota Ridge among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Dakota Ridge is $570,400, making it a premium housing market at 102% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,103 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Dakota Ridge is a highly educated community — 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Dakota Ridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches, including 34.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 92.4% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.6% |
| 43% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $120,368 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,466 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,512 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $107,402 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.8% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 25,019 |
| County GDP | $46,223M |
| Restaurants | 1,324 |
| Healthcare | 1,980 |
| Retail | 1,801 |
| Manufacturing | 459 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,881 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.86% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 20.3% |
| Census Median | $570,400 |
| 102% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $600,186 |
| Median List Price | $604,900 |
| Median List Price | $604,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $302 |
| Homes Sold | 21 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.6% |
| Price Drops | 33.8% |
| Inventory | 71 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,103 |
| 81% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,727 |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,881 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.86% |
| Obesity | 22.2% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 24.3% |
| Asthma | 11.4% |
| COPD | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.1% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,799/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,980 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 16.6 inches |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 34.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 5,781 ft (1,762 m) |
| Area | 9.4 sq mi (24.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,638/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6192°N, 105.1351°W |
| County FIPS | 08059 |
Winner: Democrat by 19.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 50.8% |
| 51% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,638/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,980 |
| Restaurants | 1,324 |
| Retail Stores | 1,801 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 49 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 20.3% |