Dakota Ridge, Colorado · ZIP 80127

Dakota Ridge — ZIP 80127

Dakota Ridge (80127) scores 46/100 — Below Average for Colorado. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $676K.

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share13%

Property crime share87%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100

Avg math proficiency46%

Avg reading proficiency63%

Schools nearby11

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index40/100

Typical home value$676K

Median rent$2,158/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$676K

Median Rent

$2,158/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

12,647

Violent Crime

1,640

Property Crime

11,007

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jefferson County, Colorado (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Chatfield High School	09–12	1,808	63%	79%
Dakota Ridge Senior High School	09–12	1,277	52%	76%
Shaffer Elementary School	PK–05	497	52%	68%
Bradford K8 South	KG–04	371	52%	72%
Westridge Elementary School	PK–05	400	47%	62%
Ute Meadows Elementary School	PK–05	374	47%	62%
Mount Carbon Elementary School	PK–05	367	47%	62%
Bradford K8 North	05–08	350	45%	67%
Powderhorn Elementary School	PK–05	522	44%	54%
Summit Ridge Middle School	06–08	851	32%	51%
Collegiate Academy of Colorado	PK–12	245	22%	42%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

43,826

Median Income

$137K

Homeownership

86%

Median Age

44.7 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80127 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 80127 has a school score of 70/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 80127 is approximately $676K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 80127 in Dakota Ridge has an overall NeighborScore of 46/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.