Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

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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

64

2.0% 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

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Home Price Trends — Highlands Ranch, CO

As of Nov '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 Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$732,000	-3.0%
Single Family	$748,000	-3.1%
Condos	$348,000	-4.4%

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

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.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$2,240	$2,670
Studio Rent	N/A	N/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 Nov '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.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$740,000	-2.0%
Listing Count	171	27.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.4%	27.0%
Days on Market	64	2.0%

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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.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	44,500	1.6%
% 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

Metric	Latest Census	5-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

Metric	Zip 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 Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max 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