Highlands Ranch is an unincorporated community in Douglas County — not a city — with about 103,400 residents, making it Colorado's most populous unincorporated community. The typical home value is near $694,000.
Highlands Ranch is an unincorporated census-designated place in Douglas County, not a city. It had 103,444 residents in the 2020 Census (the Highlands Ranch Community Association cites about 100,830) and is the most populous unincorporated community in Colorado.
The typical home value is about $694,234 (Zillow). Niche reports a median home value of $712,700, and the Census ACS figure is $672,600.
Highlands Ranch's overall cost of living index is about 143.6 where the U.S. average is 100, roughly 44% above the national average. Housing index is 227.4, and a two-bedroom rental averages about $2,480 a month, the highest rent in this set.
The community is a single master plan of about 22,000 acres with four named areas: Northridge, Southridge, Eastridge and Westridge. Which is largest has not been confirmed.
Niche has not published a crime and safety grade for Highlands Ranch.
Niche grades Highlands Ranch A+ overall. It ranks #8 among Best Suburbs in Colorado, #9 among Best Places to Raise a Family in Colorado and #2 among Best Places to Raise a Family in Douglas County.
Median household income is $159,307 (Niche; the ACS figure is $155,847), the highest in this set. About 15% of residents are 65 or older, 66.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.4% live below the poverty line.
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| Care Type | Average Local Cost |
|---|---|
| Independent Living | $4,026 / month |
| Assisted Living | $5,500 to $7,395 / month |
| Memory Care | $7,665 / month |
| Nursing Care | $10,159 to $12,182 / month |
Data verified on October 1st, 2026.
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