Population estimate
99,056
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Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch is one of the most established and sought after master planned communities in the south Denver metro area and serves as a major residential hub for families and professionals.
Median sale price
$707,163Reporting period under review
Median age
42.7
Median household income
$152,987
Public schools
Estimated commute to Denver
≈ 31 min
Sources, dates & estimate details · checked 2026-10-15
Census estimates via Census Reporter: 2024 ACS 1-year; income in 2024 dollars. Median age margin of error: ±1.9 years. Household income margin of error: ±$8,606.
Redfin market data: all home types, three months ending September 2026. Market geography follows the provider and may differ from Census boundaries. September 2026 search-index report confirms $707,163, but the opened page returns August 2026 $710,000. September value retained; source-cache/reporting-period discrepancy remains under review.
Estimated driving commute: route reference, checked 2026-10-14. Approximate city-to-city drive to Denver, not a live traffic estimate. Rush hour, weather and exact addresses can add time. School assignment depends on the property address.
School grade retained from Sean’s original guide; it is not a verified current Niche rating or a rating of every school in the community. Use Niche to research individual schools and confirm assignment with the district.
Community fact check: Named recreation, downtown or transit highlights reviewed against the linked local sources. Broader lifestyle and housing character is editorial orientation. Neighborhood boundaries, price/value comparisons, school coverage and property-specific claims remain subject to address-level verification. Local reference 1.
It covers a large area, so neighborhood feel varies, from sections closer to shopping and recreation to quieter areas near open space. The community is clean and family friendly, with a wide range of restaurants, shopping, and weekend activities.
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