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Highlands Ranch, CO—80126

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$732,000
3.0% YoY Growth
Household Income
$167,000
35.5% YoY Growth
Days on Market
82
7.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.9%
Median Rent
$2,240
5.3% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,680
9.2% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,200
0.4% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,850
1.0% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Highlands Ranch, CO

8012980130
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Highlands Ranch, CO

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Highlands Ranch, CO is $732,000, with a year-over-year change of -3.0%. This indicates that home prices in Highlands Ranch, CO are decreasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$732,000-3.0%
Single Family $748,000-3.1%
Condos $348,000-4.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $292,000
    -3.3%
    2 Bed
    		$458,000-3.0%
    3 Bed
    		$624,000-3.1%
    4 Bed
    		$770,000-3.0%
    5 Bed $990,642-2.7%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    0.5%
    1 Bedroom
    2.4%
    2 Bedrooms
    13.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    28.0%
    4 Bedrooms
    30.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    25.2%

    Rental Trends — Highlands Ranch, CO

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Highlands Ranch, CO is $2,670, with a year-over-year rent change of -5.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Highlands Ranch, CO is 1-bedrooms: $1,670, 2-bedrooms: $2,290, 3-bedrooms: $3,030, 4-bedrooms: $3,630. The most common rental property sizes in Highlands Ranch, CO are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 35.9% and 33.2% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$2,240$2,670
    Studio Rent N/AN/A
    1 Bed Rent $1,680$1,670
    2 Bed Rent $2,200$2,290
    3 Bed Rent $2,850$3,030
    4 Bed Rent $3,300$3,630
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.8%
    1 Bedroom
    12.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    33.2%
    3 Bedrooms
    35.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    11.6%
    5+ Bedrooms
    4.1%

    Property Listings — Highlands Ranch, CO

    As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Highlands Ranch, CO is 64. This is a increase of 2.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 37.0%, representing a large inventory and a lot of supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$729,000-4.0%
    Listing Count
    		12129.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.4%29.0%
    Days on Market
    		827.0%
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    Demographics — Highlands Ranch, CO

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highlands Ranch, CO has a population of 44,500, which has increased by 1.6% over the past 5 years. Highlands Ranch, CO is a popular place for families, as children make up 26.0% of the population. The area has a highly educated workforce, with 69.5% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are many residents working remotely, with 30.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		44,5001.6%
    % Under 18
    		26.0%-6.1%
    % Seniors
    		13.5%32.4%
    % WFH
    		30.3%136.7%
    % w/ College Degree
    		69.5%8.8%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Highlands Ranch, CO is a predominantly white area, with 81.5% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 1.0% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Highlands Ranch, CO is hispanic, making up 7.9% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 8.6% of the population in Highlands Ranch, CO, and this percentage has decreased by 1.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		81.5%-1.0%
    % Black
    		1.1%22.2%
    % Hispanic
    		7.9%-3.7%
    % Asian
    		5.7%-9.5%
    % Foreign Born
    		8.6%-1.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Highlands Ranch, CO

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 342 mortgage originations in Highlands Ranch, CO, of which 92.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 46.0%, with 11.0% above 90% LTV (elevated). This implies medium mortgage risk in Highlands Ranch, CO. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 11.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		342
    % Conventional Loans
    		92.0%
    % Government Loans
    		8.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		1.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		11.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Highlands Ranch, CO

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Highlands Ranch, CO under the Section 8 program is 0.4%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Highlands Ranch, CO, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		11
    Total Units Section 8
    		11
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		0.4%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		N/A

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$590$1,680$2,270
    2 Bedroom$510$2,200$2,710
    3 Bedroom$690$2,850$3,540
    4 Bedroom$660$3,300$3,960

    Affordability — Highlands Ranch, CO

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio4.4
    Median Home Price$732,000
    Median Household Income$167,000

    Highlands Ranch, CO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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