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Highlands Ranch, CO
Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County
Highlands Ranch, CO
At a Glance
How Highlands Ranch Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Highlands Ranch's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Highlands Ranch a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Highlands Ranch residents earn a median household income of $155,847 , which is 107% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $69,593. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,132 business establishments, including 647 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Highlands Ranch is $672,600 , 139% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $701,699. Median rent is $2,397/month, with 28.9% 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 1997.
Safety & Crime
Highlands Ranch reports 89 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,191/100K.
Education
66.8% of adults in Highlands Ranch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (98% above the national average). 98.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Highlands Ranch has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 328 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.