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Sierra Ridge, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,264 Population 6,400/sq mi density
$156,456 Median Income $65,368 per capita
$840,300 Home Value $650,243 Zillow
$1,487 Median Rent 38.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
129 Violent Crime/100K 1,234 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$156,456 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$840,300 home value, $1,487/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
58.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sierra Ridge, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$156,456
108% above
$65,368 per capita
Home Value
$840,300
198% above
Zillow: $650,243
Median Rent
$1,487/mo
28% above
38.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
129/100K
66% below
1,234/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
58.1%
72% above
95.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.7%
32% below
6.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
208%
Home Value
298%
Rent
128%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
172%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sierra Ridge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.1% (69% 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).

Safety & Crime

Sierra Ridge reports 129 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 66% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,234/100K.

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,264
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density6,400/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$156,456
Per Capita$65,368
Unemployment1.1%
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%

Crime

F
Violent129/100K
Property1,234/100K

Health

Obesity21.7%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking6.3%
Heart Disease3.5%
Premature Death4,121/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
8.6% 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.