At a Glance
Median Income
$120,368
$54,466 per capita
Home Value
$570,400
Zillow: $600,186
Median Rent
$2,103/mo
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
50.8%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
9.6% smoking rate
How Dakota Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Dakota Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dakota Ridge a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Dakota Ridge residents earn a median household income of $120,368 , which is 60% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,466. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,019 business establishments, including 1,324 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Dakota Ridge is $570,400 , 102% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $600,186. Median rent is $2,103/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Education
50.8% of adults in Dakota Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Dakota Ridge has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population34,159
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density3,638/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born4.9%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$120,368
Per Capita$54,466
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$46,223M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512
Housing
A
Home Value$570,400
Rent$2,103
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$600,186
Housing Units13,366
Rent Burden32.5%
Health
Obesity22.2%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,799/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain16.6 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation5,781 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+50.8%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+16.8%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute26 min
Broadband96.8%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Dakota Ridge was built in 1989.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.