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Peyton Rogers

Is Highlands Ranch worth moving to in 2026?

I work in engineering and Rent is about $2,397/month for a decent place. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Let me know your thoughts. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manag...

5 replies 23 upvotes moving
Danielle M.

Housing market in Highlands Ranch — is it worth buying?

Median home value here is around $672,600. Prices are steep but there are pockets of affordability. For those renting, typical rent is $2397. Is now a good time to buy in Highlands Ranch? Or better to keep renting? Looking for opinions from both homeowners and renters.

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Carson Stewart

Day-to-day life in Highlands Ranch, CO

Longtime lurker here, The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Any advice would be great. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. There's a growing tech scene which ...

3 replies 5 upvotes living
sunny_nicholas44

What surprised you most about Highlands Ranch?

Hi all, I've been here for 10 years and Poverty rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $672,600, which is pretty steep. Rent is about $2,397/month for a decent place. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Any ...

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Nicholas Gutierrez

Best companies to work for in Highlands Ranch?

First post here. Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $672,600 on average. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Crime rate is something to consider -Highlands Ranch sits at 89.2 per 100K. Rent is about $2,397/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surpris...

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Emma Murphy

Affordable areas near Highlands Ranch?

Hey everyone, Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Let me know your thoughts. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The weather takes some getting used to. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating t...

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Eli Harris

Dog-friendly places in Highlands Ranch?

OK so Military spouse here. Crime rate is something to consider -Highlands Ranch sits at 89.2 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Would love some local perspective.

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Jose C.

Highlands Ranch in the winter -how bad?

Born and raised here. With a population of 101K, Highlands Ranch is a mid-size city. You can expect to pay around $2,397 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 101K people. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Cost of living...

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Olivia Lewis

Best and worst neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch

So, I grew up here but left for a while. The median home value here is around $672,600, which is pretty steep. With a population of 101K, Highlands Ranch is a mid-size city. You can expect to pay around $2,397 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definite...

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Carolyn B.

Is Highlands Ranch still affordable?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm a remote worker and Household incomes average around $155,847 in Highlands Ranch. You can expect to pay around $2,397 for rent here. The median home value here is around $672,600, which is pretty steep. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Publ...

2 replies 6 upvotes housing
Beverly R.

Is Highlands Ranch a good place to live?

Longtime lurker here, I relocated for work and With a population of 101K, Highlands Ranch is a mid-size city. The median home value here is around $672,600, which is pretty steep. Homes are going for about $672,600 on average. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The weather takes some getti...

0 replies 15 upvotes living
Ezekiel T.

Best restaurants in Highlands Ranch?

There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Thoughts? People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level.

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emma_native

Housing market in Highlands Ranch right now

Curious what people think. Homes are going for about $672,600 on average. Median household income is $155,847, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What would you do? Thanks in advance! The food scene here is surprisingly good.

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Aaron H.

Best and worst neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch

Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Does this match your experience? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. I'd say it's bette...

14 replies 27 upvotes best-worst
Ezekiel T.

Is Highlands Ranch worth it salary-wise?

Longtime lurker here, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. It's a a mid-size city city with about 101K people. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Median household income is $155,847, which feels pretty solid for the area. Cost of l...

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Charlotte Chavez

Career opportunities in Highlands Ranch, CO

OK so It's a a mid-size city city with about 101K people. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Aaron H.

Cheapest neighborhoods in Highlands Ranch?

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $672,600, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $155,847, which feels pretty solid for the area. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The school system varies a l...

14 replies 34 upvotes housing
Daniel Sanders

What Highlands Ranch does better than anywhere else

Alright, The median home value here is around $672,600, which is pretty steep. Median household income is $155,847, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. With a population of 101K, Highlands Ranch is a mid-size city. You can expect to pay around $2,397 for...

29 replies 18 upvotes best-worst
Peyton Rogers

Job hunting in Highlands Ranch -tips?

Hi all, Rent is about $2,397/month for a decent place. Crime rate is something to consider -Highlands Ranch sits at 89.2 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has invested a lot in new development. Is this normal for Highlands Ranch?

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Joseph Bennett

Moving to Highlands Ranch with kids -good idea?

Longtime lurker here, My partner and I are Crime rate is something to consider -Highlands Ranch sits at 89.2 per 100K. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. TIA! Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that.

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Gabriel

Is Highlands Ranch getting better or worse?

First post here. The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. Median household income is $155,847, which feels pretty solid for the area. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no...

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Emma Murphy

Internet providers in Highlands Ranch?

Curious what people think. I work in insurance and You can expect to pay around $2,397 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a real sense of community in...

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Allison Castillo

Raising a family in Highlands Ranch -thoughts?

Anyone else feel this way? Worth the trade-offs? Property taxes are high but you get good services. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Stella

Co-working spaces in Highlands Ranch?

Hey everyone, I'm a college student here and The unemployment rate is 2.6%, which is pretty low. You can expect to pay around $2,397 for rent here. Poverty rate is 1.4%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $155,847 in Highlands Ranch. Night life is decent if you know the right spot...

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charlotte_fan

Remote worker thinking about Highlands Ranch

Anyone else feel this way? I've been here for 20 years and Median household income is $155,847, which feels pretty solid for the area. Crime rate is something to consider -Highlands Ranch sits at 89.2 per 100K. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Worth the trade-offs?

0 replies 12 upvotes moving
Joan N.

Best industries in Highlands Ranch right now

I grew up here but left for a while. Median household income is $155,847, which feels pretty solid for the area. What would you do?

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