Sterling Ranch, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,530 Population 458/sq mi density
$198,750 Median Income $73,855 per capita
$794,800 Home Value $536,847 Zillow
50°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$198,750 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$794,800 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
77.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Sterling Ranch, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$198,750
164% above
$73,855 per capita
Home Value
$794,800
182% above
Zillow: $536,847
Bachelor's Degree+
77.6%
130% above
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
26% below
6.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Sterling Ranch Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
264%
Home Value
282%
Poverty
16%
Bachelor's
230%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sterling Ranch a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sterling Ranch residents earn a median household income of $198,750 , which is 164% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $73,855. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,019 business establishments, including 1,324 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sterling Ranch is $794,800 , 182% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $536,847. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2018.

Education

77.6% of adults in Sterling Ranch hold a bachelor's degree or higher (130% above the national average). 97.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sterling 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 18.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.

Data Overview

People

Population2,530
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density458/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.0%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$198,750
Per Capita$73,855
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$46,223M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512

Housing

A
Home Value$794,800
Rent
Ownership98.2%
Zillow$536,847
Housing Units666
Rent Burden31.1%

Health

Obesity23.8%
Diabetes5.8%
Smoking6.7%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death6,799/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain18.2 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation5,710 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+77.6%
High School+97.3%
Graduate+31.2%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute29 min
Broadband99.3%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Sterling Ranch was built in 2018.
39.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
3.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.