At a Glance
Median Income
$155,847
$69,593 per capita
Home Value
$672,600
Zillow: $694,234
Median Rent
$2,397/mo
28.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
66.8%
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
7.1% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Highlands Ranch 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
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 3.7% (3% above 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 $694,234. 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.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population101,437
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density4,180/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born8.7%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$155,847
Per Capita$69,593
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$31,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,634
Housing
A
Home Value$672,600
Rent$2,397
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$694,234
Housing Units38,505
Rent Burden28.9%
Health
Obesity23.9%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,121/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,823 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+66.8%
High School+98.9%
Graduate+25.3%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute25 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Highlands Ranch was built in 1997.
29.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 647 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.