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Highlands Ranch, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
101,437 Population 4,180/sq mi density
$155,847 Median Income $69,593 per capita
$672,600 Home Value $701,699 Zillow
$2,397 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 328 sunny days/yr
89 Violent Crime/100K 2,191 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$155,847 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$672,600 home value, $2,397/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
89 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Highlands Ranch, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$155,847
107% above
$69,593 per capita
Home Value
$672,600
139% above
Zillow: $701,699
Median Rent
$2,397/mo
106% above
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
89/100K
77% below
2,191/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
66.8%
98% above
98.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
28% below
1.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.9%
26% below
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
328 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
207%
Home Value
239%
Rent
206%
Poverty
11%
Bachelor's
198%
Unemployment
72%
Crime
23%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Highlands Ranch 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

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.

Data Overview

People

Population101,437
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density4,180/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$155,847
Per Capita$69,593
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty1.4%
County GDP$31,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,634

Housing

A
Home Value$672,600
Rent$2,397
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$701,699
Housing Units38,505
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent89/100K
Property2,191/100K

Health

Obesity23.9%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,121/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days328/yr
Rain25.9 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 647 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.