At a Glance
Median Income
$198,750
$73,855 per capita
Home Value
$794,800
Zillow: $536,847
Bachelor's Degree+
77.6%
97.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.8%
6.7% smoking rate
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)
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.