Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
45-54 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
16%
Highlands Ranch, CO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,914
Population
108,340
Renter Mix
24% Rent
Enjoy a quiet home life in this attractive Denver suburb
Suburb
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Commuter
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Upscale
Highlands Ranch is a large, upscale, suburban community located ten miles south of Denver. Large public parks are everywhere, most of which are full of trails to explore on foot or by bike; the largest, Chatfield State Park, also contains a huge lake, which is a popular spot for boating and swimming. Highlands Ranch also provides several facilities for golf, tennis, soccer, and other sports, and of course the nearby mountains offer excellent grounds for skiing, hiking, and biking.
Explore the City
A curved street in Highlands Ranch is lined with views of the Front Range.
If you're into golf, head to the Highlands Ranch Golf Club.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$139,326
Average: $164,806
Education
53,571
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
61,746
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Highlands Ranch has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
45%
Other Education
55%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Highlands Ranch, CO is $1,963 for a studio, $1,914 for one bedroom, $2,397 for two bedrooms, and $2,916 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Highlands Ranch has decreased by -0.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,914/month
819 Sq Ft
House
$3,541/month
2,435 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,474/month
1,511 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Highlands Ranch, CO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
70
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
515 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
372 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
319 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,498 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,273 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,498 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,273 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
477 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
893 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
822 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,377 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,259 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,881 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,538 Students
Public
Grades K-12
1,498 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Carson Nature Center
- South Platte Park
- DeKoevend Park
- Daniels Park
- Chatfield State Park
Transit / Subway
Airports
- Denver International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.