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Stepping Stone, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Douglas County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,079 Population 4,161/sq mi density
$220,039 Median Income $68,805 per capita
$787,300 Home Value $650,243 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature 297 sunny days/yr
129 Violent Crime/100K 1,234 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$220,039 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$787,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
129 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
79.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Stepping Stone, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$220,039
193% above
$68,805 per capita
Home Value
$787,300
179% above
Zillow: $650,243
Violent Crime
129/100K
66% below
1,234/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
79.4%
136% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.6%
30% below
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
297 sunny days/yr

How Stepping Stone Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Stepping Stone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
293%
Home Value
279%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
236%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
34%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stepping Stone a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stepping Stone residents earn a median household income of $220,039 , which is 193% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $68,805. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% 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 Stepping Stone is $787,300 , 179% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $650,243. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average).

Safety & Crime

Stepping Stone 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

79.4% of adults in Stepping Stone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (136% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stepping Stone has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population3,079
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density4,161/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$220,039
Per Capita$68,805
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$31,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,634

Housing

A+
Home Value$787,300
Rent
Ownership99.1%
Zillow$650,243
Housing Units845
Rent Burden30.3%

Crime

F
Violent129/100K
Property1,234/100K

Health

Obesity22.6%
Diabetes6.1%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,121/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,020 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+79.4%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.5%
School Score7.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute24 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries7

Did You Know?

41.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
1.8% 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.