How many renters in Dakota Ridge, CO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
55.8% (±10.0 points) of renting households in Dakota Ridge, CO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
38.6% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 55.8% (±10.0 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 38.6% (±7.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.7% (±2.0 points)
Rent as a share of income in Dakota Ridge
| Share of income spent on rent | Dakota Ridge | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 5.6% (±4.7 points) | 7.8% | 9.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 7.8% (±3.3 points) | 12.3% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 11.1% (±5.4 points) | 13.1% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 19.7% (±7.6 points) | 13.9% | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 17.2% (±6.2 points) | 10.5% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 38.6% (±7.8 points) | 42.5% | 42.7% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Dakota Ridge against Jefferson County, its state and the nation
| Dakota Ridge | Jefferson County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 55.8% (±10.0 points) | 53.0% (±1.9 points) | 52.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 38.6% (±7.8 points) | 42.5% (±1.6 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.7% (±2.0 points) | 31.4% (±0.7 points) | 31.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $77,228 (±$6,468) | $69,953 (±$2,101) | $63,537 (±$555) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,176 (±$91) | $1,861 (±$19) | $1,761 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Dakota Ridge, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Jefferson County (53.0%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (52.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Jefferson County, Dakota Ridge ranks 6 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 127 of 333.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Dakota Ridge
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Ridge | — | 55.8% (±10.0 points) | — |
| Ken Caryl | 3.1 mi | 43.1% (±10.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Morrison | 4.0 mi | 58.3% (±39.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbine | 4.1 mi | 68.7% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bow Mar | 4.5 mi | 60.0% (±116.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lakewood | 5.6 mi | 55.2% (±3.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbine Valley | 5.7 mi | 23.1% (±111.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Littleton | 6.4 mi | 57.2% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sheridan | 6.6 mi | 65.1% (±16.0 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Jefferson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside | 100.0% (±141.4 points) |
| 2 | Columbine | 68.7% (±13.7 points) |
| 3 | Edgewater | 61.4% (±16.5 points) |
| 4 | Morrison | 58.3% (±39.8 points) |
| 5 | Genesee | 58.0% (±46.7 points) |
| 6 | Dakota Ridge | 55.8% (±10.0 points) |
| 7 | Lakewood | 55.2% (±3.0 points) |
| 8 | Wheat Ridge | 52.5% (±6.0 points) |
| 9 | West Pleasant View | 52.2% (±22.9 points) |
| 10 | Arvada | 51.9% (±4.1 points) |
| 11 | Golden | 51.3% (±6.8 points) |
| 12 | Applewood | 46.6% (±13.3 points) |
Showing 12 of 17 places in Jefferson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Dakota Ridge is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Dakota Ridge
Are renters in Dakota Ridge rent-burdened?
55.8% of renting households in Dakota Ridge pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Dakota Ridge spend on rent?
The median renting household in Dakota Ridge, CO spends 31.7% (±2.0 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dakota Ridge CDP, Colorado
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dakota Ridge CDP, Colorado
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Dakota Ridge CDP, Colorado
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Dakota Ridge CDP, Colorado (place:19150, in state:08).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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