How many renters in Highlands Ranch, CO pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
49.6% (±5.3 points) of renting households in Highlands Ranch, CO spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.7% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.8% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 49.6% (±5.3 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.7% (±4.4 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.8% (±2.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Highlands Ranch
| Share of income spent on rent | Highlands Ranch | Douglas County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 8.4% (±2.5 points) | 7.8% | 9.7% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.7% (±3.0 points) | 12.5% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 16.4% (±3.3 points) | 15.0% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.0% (±2.7 points) | 13.4% | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 9.9% (±2.9 points) | 10.0% | 10.1% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.7% (±4.4 points) | 41.2% | 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.
Highlands Ranch against Douglas County, its state and the nation
| Highlands Ranch | Douglas County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 49.6% (±5.3 points) | 51.2% (±3.0 points) | 52.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.7% (±4.4 points) | 41.2% (±2.5 points) | 42.7% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.8% (±2.1 points) | 30.6% (±1.2 points) | 31.4% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $108,438 (±$10,100) | $91,018 (±$3,746) | $63,537 (±$555) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,531 (±$106) | $2,193 (±$33) | $1,761 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Highlands Ranch, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Douglas County (51.2%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (52.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Douglas County, Highlands Ranch ranks 8 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 179 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 Highlands Ranch
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Ranch | — | 49.6% (±5.3 points) | — |
| Acres Green | 4.1 mi | 20.4% (±24.6 points) | Lower |
| Littleton | 4.3 mi | 57.2% (±5.2 points) | Higher |
| Columbine Valley | 5.2 mi | 23.1% (±111.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Sterling Ranch | 5.2 mi | 5.9% (±31.6 points) | Lower |
| Lone Tree | 5.4 mi | 37.9% (±9.5 points) | Lower |
| Greenwood Village | 6.1 mi | 48.1% (±11.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Inverness | 6.1 mi | 41.0% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Columbine | 6.2 mi | 68.7% (±13.7 points) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Acres Green, CO (20.4%), Sterling Ranch, CO (5.9%), Lone Tree, CO (37.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Littleton, CO (57.2%), Columbine, CO (68.7%).
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 Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Meridian Village | 85.4% (±56.9 points) |
| 3 | Castle Pines | 73.8% (±19.3 points) |
| 4 | Sierra Ridge | 66.8% (±24.5 points) |
| 5 | Castle Rock | 62.5% (±7.9 points) |
| 6 | Parker | 57.5% (±7.2 points) |
| 7 | Roxborough Park | 53.9% (±39.5 points) |
| 8 | Highlands Ranch | 49.6% (±5.3 points) |
| 9 | Meridian | 47.9% (±9.7 points) |
| 10 | Lone Tree | 37.9% (±9.5 points) |
| 11 | Stonegate | 35.6% (±24.5 points) |
| 12 | The Pinery | 33.6% (±44.1 points) |
| 13 | Acres Green | 20.4% (±24.6 points) |
| 14 | Sterling Ranch | 5.9% (±31.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Douglas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch
Are renters in Highlands Ranch rent-burdened?
49.6% of renting households in Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch spend on rent?
The median renting household in Highlands Ranch, CO spends 29.8% (±2.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highlands Ranch CDP, Colorado
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highlands Ranch CDP, Colorado
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Highlands Ranch CDP, Colorado
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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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