Highlands Ranch, CO · Houses & Market Data

Highlands Ranch, Colorado houses and real estate market data.

Houses in Highlands Ranch, CO (Douglas County) — Census median home value $672,600, county listing prices up about 1.7% over the past year. Market data for Highlands Ranch houses and the broader area.

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Highlands Ranch, CO is in Douglas County, Colorado — this guide covers houses in Highlands Ranch and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 101,437, with a median household income of $155,847. Census data puts the median value of houses in Highlands Ranch at $672,600.

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Market overview

Highlands Ranch housing market

Highlands Ranch is in Douglas County, Colorado. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Highlands Ranch and the surrounding county market.

Median home value (Census ACS)

$672,600

Population (Census ACS)

101,437

Median household income

$155,847

County price trend (2025)

1.74% 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

Highlands Ranch market snapshot

Population

101,437

County

Douglas County

Median Household Income

$155,847

Median Home Value (city)

$672,600

Median Gross Rent

$2,397/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+1.7%

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Why Highlands Ranch

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Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Highlands Ranch's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $672,600.

County Price Trend

Douglas County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.74% annual change in 2025.

Population & Income

Highlands Ranch has an estimated population of 101,437 and a median household income of $155,847, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Highlands Ranch's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% 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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Places around Highlands Ranch

County guide: Douglas County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Highlands Ranch.

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Nearby communities include Acres Green, Louviers, Sterling Ranch, Lone Tree, Meridian, Sedalia, Castle Pines, Meridian Village, Castle Pines Village, Grand View Estates, Stepping Stone, Sierra Ridge, Roxborough Park, Stonegate, Parker, Castle Rock.

More Colorado cities with market guides: Aurora, Fort Collins, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Pueblo, Greeley.

Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Littleton (~4.3 mi), Columbine Valley (~5.2 mi), Greenwood Village (~6.1 mi), Inverness (~6.1 mi), Columbine (~6.2 mi), Centennial (~6.7 mi), Cherry Hills Village (~6.8 mi), Bow Mar (~7.3 mi), Cherry Creek (~7.4 mi), Englewood (~7.4 mi), Dove Valley (~7.8 mi), Sheridan (~7.8 mi), Ken Caryl (~8.0 mi), Holly Hills (~9.2 mi), Dakota Ridge (~10.3 mi), Foxfield (~10.4 mi).

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Census & home facts

Highlands Ranch data from published sources

Population (ACS 2023)

101,437

Median home value (ACS 2023)

$672,600

Median household income (ACS 2023)

$155,847

Median gross rent (ACS 2023)

$2,397

County FHFA annual change (2025)

1.74%

Census place type

CDP

County

Douglas County

Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)

24.27 sq mi

Census GEOID

0836410

Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.

Local life

Life in Highlands Ranch

Schools

Douglas County School District No. Re 1 — 88 schools, 62,341 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Douglas addresses may be served by Douglas County School District No. Re 1, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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Common questions

Highlands Ranch FAQ

What are houses worth in Highlands Ranch, CO?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Highlands Ranch at $672,600.

How much do houses cost in Highlands Ranch, CO?

For owner-occupied houses in Highlands Ranch, Census ACS data shows a median value of $672,600. Active listing prices in Douglas County may differ — see the market snapshot above.

What types of houses are in Highlands Ranch, CO?

Highlands Ranch houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Douglas 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 Highlands Ranch, CO?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Highlands Ranch's population at approximately 101,437.

What's the median rent in Highlands Ranch, CO?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Highlands Ranch at approximately $2,397 per month.

What is the median household income in Highlands Ranch, CO?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Highlands Ranch at approximately $155,847.

Is the Highlands Ranch housing market growing?

Douglas County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.74% annual change in 2025.

Is Highlands Ranch, CO affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Highlands Ranch's median home value at about 4.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% 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 Highlands Ranch, CO?

Manifest and public school-directory data suggest Douglas County School District No. Re 1 for many Highlands Ranch addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.

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