At a Glance
Median Income
$156,456
$65,368 per capita
Home Value
$840,300
Zillow: $650,243
Median Rent
$1,487/mo
38.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
58.1%
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.7%
6.3% smoking rate
How Sierra Ridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sierra Ridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sierra Ridge a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sierra Ridge residents earn a median household income of $156,456 , which is 108% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,368. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Sierra Ridge is $840,300 , 198% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $650,243. Median rent is $1,487/month, with 38.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average).
Education
58.1% of adults in Sierra Ridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% above the national average).
95.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sierra Ridge 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
Population3,264
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density6,400/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born22.6%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$156,456
Per Capita$65,368
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$31,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,634
Housing
B+
Home Value$840,300
Rent$1,487
Ownership62.5%
Zillow$650,243
Housing Units1,094
Rent Burden38.7%
Health
Obesity21.7%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death4,121/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation5,953 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+58.1%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+24.8%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute38 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries7
Did You Know?
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.6% of the population has a disability.
22.6% 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.