Living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Highlands Ranch · Census data 2020–2024
Highlands Ranch has 102,257 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $159,307 (67% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $712,700, the median rent is $2,531/month.
Highlands Ranch at a glance
- Population
- 102,257
- Median age
- 41.5State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $159,307State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $712,700State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,531/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 67.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Highlands Ranch a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 67% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 32% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Highlands Ranch
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Highlands Ranch the median home value is $712,700, 114% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,531 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,823 a month in housing costs.
Highlands Ranch median household income
The median household income in Highlands Ranch is $159,307 and the income per person is $71,247. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Highlands Ranch: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 39,551
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.65
Highlands Ranch demographics
- Population
- 102,257
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 24%
- 65 and older
- 14.7%
- Households
- 38,550
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Highlands Ranch ›
Education in Highlands Ranch
67.8% of adults 25 and older in Highlands Ranch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 26.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Highlands Ranch
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 33%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Highlands Ranch vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Ranch | 102,257 | $159,307 | $712,700 | $2,531 |
| Acres Green | 2,639 | $142,361 | $580,900 | $2,750 |
| Littleton | 44,710 | $98,839 | $630,600 | $1,819 |
| Louviers | 294 | $145,380 | $447,500 | — |
| Columbine Valley | 2,047 | $250,001 | $1,578,900 | — |
| Sterling Ranch | 4,213 | $206,719 | $802,000 | $3,501 |
| Lone Tree | 14,147 | $123,741 | $874,100 | $2,139 |
| Greenwood Village | 15,420 | $149,029 | $1,237,800 | $2,123 |
| Inverness | 2,934 | $109,135 | $862,300 | $2,242 |
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What is the median household income in Highlands Ranch, CO?
The median household income in Highlands Ranch is $159,307, 67% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Highlands Ranch?
The median home value in Highlands Ranch is $712,700, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Highlands Ranch?
The median gross rent in Highlands Ranch is $2,531 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Highlands Ranch, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 67% higher than the Colorado median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 32% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Highlands Ranch?
The median age in Highlands Ranch is 41.5 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Highlands Ranch?
The average commute to work in Highlands Ranch is 24 minutes; 33% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Highlands Ranch?
The unemployment rate in Highlands Ranch is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Highlands Ranch?
67.8% of adults in Highlands Ranch have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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