Living in Lone Tree, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lone Tree · Census data 2020–2024
Lone Tree has 14,147 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $123,741 (30% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $874,100, the median rent is $2,139/month.
Lone Tree at a glance
- Population
- 14,147
- Median age
- 41.5State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $123,741State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $874,100State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,139/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 54.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Lone Tree a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 62% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Lone Tree
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lone Tree the median home value is $874,100, 163% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,139 per month, which is 26.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,353 a month in housing costs.
Lone Tree median household income
The median household income in Lone Tree is $123,741 and the income per person is $80,752. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Lone Tree: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 6,798
- Owner-occupied
- 54.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 45.5%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.17
Lone Tree demographics
- Population
- 14,147
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 16.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 6,507
- Foreign-born
- 14.6%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lone Tree ›
Education in Lone Tree
71.2% of adults 25 and older in Lone Tree have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 31.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lone Tree
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 32.2%
- Drive alone
- 58%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.1%
Lone Tree vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lone Tree | 14,147 | $123,741 | $874,100 | $2,139 |
| Meridian | 5,634 | $89,877 | $581,100 | $1,992 |
| Acres Green | 2,639 | $142,361 | $580,900 | $2,750 |
| Meridian Village | 2,699 | $190,833 | $732,400 | $3,071 |
| Grand View Estates | 567 | $180,625 | $901,000 | — |
| Stepping Stone | 3,137 | $223,839 | $785,700 | — |
| Sierra Ridge | 3,663 | $158,183 | $862,500 | $1,726 |
| Inverness | 2,934 | $109,135 | $862,300 | $2,242 |
| Dove Valley | 4,806 | $81,524 | $455,600 | $1,934 |
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What is the median household income in Lone Tree, CO?
The median household income in Lone Tree is $123,741, 30% 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 Lone Tree?
The median home value in Lone Tree is $874,100, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Lone Tree?
The median gross rent in Lone Tree is $2,139 per month, about 26.2% of household income.
Is Lone Tree, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 62% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Lone Tree?
The median age in Lone Tree is 41.5 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Lone Tree?
The average commute to work in Lone Tree is 26 minutes; 32.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lone Tree?
The unemployment rate in Lone Tree is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lone Tree?
71.2% of adults in Lone Tree 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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