Highlands Ranch

Has received national recognition for its great quality of life and amenities.

Welcome to Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch is a 22,000-acre master-planned community founded in 1981. The community has a population of 96,000 people. Highlands Ranch is located 12 miles south of Denver in Douglas County and offers a wonderful quality of life and opportunities for an active lifestyle. Highlands Ranch has received national recognition for its great quality of life and amenities.
 
Our community has been named by NerdWallet as one of the best places to raise families in Colorado, recognized nationally by Forbes as one of the top places to move in the nation. Business Week also named Highlands Ranch one of the best places to raise kids.
 
Not only is Highlands Ranch receiving accolades, but so is Douglas County. In August 2014, Douglas County ranked second in Movoto Real Estate’s 10 Best Counties in America list.
 
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Overview for Highlands Ranch, CO

101,437 people live in Highlands Ranch, where the median age is 41.4 and the average individual income is $69,593. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

101,437

Total Population

41.4 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$69,593

Average individual Income

Around Highlands Ranch, CO

There's plenty to do around Highlands Ranch, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

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Car-Dependent
Walking Score
46
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Row House Fitness Highlands Ranch, Impact Taekwondo, and Advanced Laser & Skin Care Clinic.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Active 1.51 miles 8 reviews 5/5 stars
Active 1.51 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 3.79 miles 9 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.5 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.7 miles 7 reviews 5/5 stars
Beauty 4.75 miles 6 reviews 5/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Highlands Ranch, CO

Highlands Ranch has 38,076 households, with an average household size of 2.66. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Highlands Ranch do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 101,437 people call Highlands Ranch home. The population density is 4,179.78 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

101,437

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

41.4

Median Age

50.56 / 49.44%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

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0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
38,076

Total Households

2.66

Average Household Size

$69,593

Average individual Income

Households with Children

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Highlands Ranch, CO

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The following schools are within or nearby Highlands Ranch. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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