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Dakota Ridge, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
34,159 Population 3,638/sq mi density
$120,368 Median Income $54,466 per capita
$570,400 Home Value $600,186 Zillow
$2,103 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
480 Violent Crime/100K 4,617 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$120,368 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$570,400 home value, $2,103/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Dakota Ridge, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$120,368
60% above
$54,466 per capita
Home Value
$570,400
102% above
Zillow: $600,186
Median Rent
$2,103/mo
81% above
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
480/100K
26% above
4,617/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
50.8%
51% above
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.0%
44% below
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.2%
31% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
160%
Home Value
202%
Rent
181%
Poverty
15%
Bachelor's
151%
Unemployment
56%
Crime
126%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dakota Ridge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.0% (44% 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.

Safety & Crime

Dakota Ridge reports 480 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 26% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,617/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population34,159
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density3,638/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$120,368
Per Capita$54,466
Unemployment2.0%
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%

Crime

F
Violent480/100K
Property4,617/100K

Health

Obesity22.2%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death6,799/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.6 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.