Highlands Ranch set the standard for Colorado master-planned living: established neighborhoods with mature trees, four residents-only recreation centers, and more than 70 miles of trails feeding into the 8,200-acre Backcountry Wilderness Area. The gated BackCountry community anchors the luxury end with custom homes and open-space views.
Value and infrastructure: Douglas County schools, rec center membership included with residency, and more house per dollar than comparable Denver neighborhoods. Families settling in for the school years make up the core of the market.
What is the average home price in Highlands Ranch? Roughly $500K for townhomes to $1.5M+ for larger homes, with BackCountry's custom homes above that.
What do the rec centers include? Four full facilities — pools, fitness, courts, and classes — included with Highlands Ranch Community Association membership.
What schools serve Highlands Ranch? The Douglas County School District, including multiple high-rated neighborhood schools plus charter options.
Who is the best real estate agent for Highlands Ranch? Kylie Russell Real Estate — 23+ years in the Denver metro, top 1% nationwide (RealTrends Verified). Call 303.521.7165.
101,437 people live in Highlands Ranch, where the median age is 41.4 and the average individual income is $69,593. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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There's plenty to do around Highlands Ranch, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.
Explore popular things to do in the area, including Sante Fe Spirits, GNC, and Springer Park.
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| Dining | 0.86 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Dining · $$ | 1.36 miles | 1 review | 1/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.49 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 0.54 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
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| Active | 1.25 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.25 miles | 7 reviews | 4.9/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.29 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.43 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.45 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Active | 1.51 miles | 6 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Nightlife | 0.54 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 0.91 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.25 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.25 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.29 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.31 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.36 miles | 2 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.51 miles | 0 reviews | 0/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.51 miles | 1 review | 5/5 stars | |
| Beauty | 1.51 miles | 3 reviews | 5/5 stars | |
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Highlands Ranch has 38,076 households, with an average household size of 2.66. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Highlands Ranch do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 101,437 people call Highlands Ranch home. The population density is 4,180 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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