Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch, Colorado Overview

With a composite score of 64.2/100 and a A+ grade, Highlands Ranch ranks #4 of 20 cities in Colorado. Its strongest showing is in Fiscal Health (100/100), while Affordability (42/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Highlands Ranch

The median household income in Highlands Ranch is $153,336, 68% above the statewide median of $91,340.

Cost of Living in Highlands Ranch

The median home value is $672,600. Median monthly rent is $2,397. Renters spend 18.8% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch’s adult obesity rate of 24.8% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 6.7%. Residents average 13.8 poor mental health days per month. Colorado ranks #17 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Highlands Ranch

The student-teacher ratio is 17.8:1. Per-pupil spending is $12,942. The city has 26 public schools serving 20,106 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Highlands Ranch

The annual average temperature in Highlands Ranch is 47.7°F. Summers average 68.1°F. Winters average 25.7°F. Annual precipitation is 25.9 inches. 26.2% of workers in Highlands Ranch work from home, well above the national average.

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