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Dakota Ridge, Colorado houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Dakota Ridge, CO (Jefferson County) — Census median home value $570,400, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year. Market data for Dakota Ridge houses and the broader area.
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Dakota Ridge, CO is in Jefferson County, Colorado — this guide covers houses in Dakota Ridge and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 34,159, with a median household income of $120,368. Census data puts the median value of houses in Dakota Ridge at $570,400.
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Market overview
Dakota Ridge housing market
Dakota Ridge is in Jefferson County, Colorado. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Dakota Ridge and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$570,400
Population (Census ACS)
34,159
Median household income
$120,368
County price trend (2025)
0.48% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Dakota Ridge market snapshot
Population
34,159
County
Jefferson County
Median Household Income
$120,368
Median Home Value (city)
$570,400
Median Gross Rent
$2,103/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dakota Ridge's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $570,400.
County Price Trend
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.48% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Dakota Ridge has an estimated population of 34,159 and a median household income of $120,368, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Dakota Ridge's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 21% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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County guide: Jefferson County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Dakota Ridge.
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Nearby communities include Ken Caryl, Morrison, Lakewood, Indian Hills, Idledale, East Pleasant View, West Pleasant View, Genesee, Applewood, Golden, Kittredge, Edgewater, Aspen Park, Wheat Ridge, Evergreen, Mountain View.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Berkley (~14.1 mi), Brook Forest (~14.2 mi), Upper Bear Creek (~14.6 mi), Arvada (~14.8 mi), Echo Hills (~15.3 mi), North Washington (~15.4 mi), Pine Valley (~15.6 mi), Twin Lakes (~15.7 mi), Upper Witter Gulch (~15.8 mi), Sherrelwood (~16.7 mi), Denver (~16.7 mi), Shaw Heights (~17.2 mi), Floyd Hill (~17.4 mi), Welby (~17.7 mi), Federal Heights (~18.1 mi), Westminster (~18.4 mi).
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Census & home facts
Dakota Ridge data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
34,159
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$570,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$120,368
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$2,103
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.48%
Census place type
CDP
County
Jefferson County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
9.39 sq mi
Census GEOID
0819150
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Three Hills ↗
Meritage Homes · Morrison, Colorado · ~1.6 mi · from $535,020
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Toll Brothers · Littleton, Colorado · ~2.3 mi
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Local life
Life in Dakota Ridge
Schools
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 — 162 schools, 75,327 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Jefferson addresses may be served by Jefferson County School District No. R-1, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Dakota Ridge FAQ
What are houses worth in Dakota Ridge, CO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Dakota Ridge at $570,400.
How much do houses cost in Dakota Ridge, CO?
For owner-occupied houses in Dakota Ridge, Census ACS data shows a median value of $570,400. Active listing prices in Jefferson County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Dakota Ridge, CO?
Dakota Ridge houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Jefferson County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Dakota Ridge, CO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Dakota Ridge's population at approximately 34,159.
What's the median rent in Dakota Ridge, CO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Dakota Ridge at approximately $2,103 per month.
What is the median household income in Dakota Ridge, CO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Dakota Ridge at approximately $120,368.
Is the Dakota Ridge housing market growing?
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.48% annual change in 2025.
Is Dakota Ridge, CO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Dakota Ridge's median home value at about 4.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 21% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Dakota Ridge, CO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Jefferson County School District No. R-1 for many Dakota Ridge addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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