Living in Sierra Ridge, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sierra Ridge · Census data 2020–2024
Sierra Ridge has 3,663 residents with a median age of 33.6. The median household income is $158,183 (66% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $862,500, the median rent is $1,726/month.
Sierra Ridge at a glance
- Population
- 3,663
- Median age
- 33.6State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $158,183State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $862,500State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,726/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 63.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 56.9%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Sierra Ridge a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 66% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 0.1%.
Cons: Home values 60% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Sierra Ridge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sierra Ridge the median home value is $862,500, 159% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,726 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,518 a month in housing costs.
Sierra Ridge median household income
The median household income in Sierra Ridge is $158,183 and the income per person is $65,822. 0.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Sierra Ridge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,221
- Owner-occupied
- 63.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.5%
- Vacant
- 4.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Average household size
- 3.12
Sierra Ridge demographics
- Population
- 3,663
- Median age
- 33.6
- Under 18
- 34%
- 65 and older
- 4%
- Households
- 1,171
- Foreign-born
- 15.8%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sierra Ridge ›
Education in Sierra Ridge
56.9% of adults 25 and older in Sierra Ridge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 23% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sierra Ridge
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 27.5%
- Drive alone
- 56.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 100%
Sierra Ridge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Ridge | 3,663 | $158,183 | $862,500 | $1,726 |
| Meridian Village | 2,699 | $190,833 | $732,400 | $3,071 |
| Stepping Stone | 3,137 | $223,839 | $785,700 | — |
| Stonegate | 8,906 | $159,086 | $641,600 | $2,170 |
| Grand View Estates | 567 | $180,625 | $901,000 | — |
| Meridian | 5,634 | $89,877 | $581,100 | $1,992 |
| Parker | 61,783 | $133,369 | $646,300 | $2,096 |
| Lone Tree | 14,147 | $123,741 | $874,100 | $2,139 |
| Dove Valley | 4,806 | $81,524 | $455,600 | $1,934 |
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What is the median household income in Sierra Ridge, CO?
The median household income in Sierra Ridge is $158,183, 66% 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 Sierra Ridge?
The median home value in Sierra Ridge is $862,500, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Sierra Ridge?
The median gross rent in Sierra Ridge is $1,726 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Sierra Ridge, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 66% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 0.1%. Minuses: home values 60% higher than the state median; an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Sierra Ridge?
The median age in Sierra Ridge is 33.6 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Sierra Ridge?
The average commute to work in Sierra Ridge is 40 minutes; 27.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sierra Ridge?
The unemployment rate in Sierra Ridge is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sierra Ridge?
56.9% of adults in Sierra Ridge 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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