Highlands Ranch, Colorado · ZIP 80126

Highlands Ranch — ZIP 80126

Highlands Ranch (80126) scores 61/100 — Fair for Highlands Ranch. 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 $753K.

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100

Violent crime share12%

Property crime share88%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index78/100

Avg math proficiency60%

Avg reading proficiency71%

Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index37/100

Typical home value$753K

Median rent$2,968/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

$753K

Median Rent

$2,968/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

5,460

Violent Crime

661

Property Crime

4,799

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Douglas 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
Heritage Elementary School	PK–06	377	78%	80%
Summit View Elementary School	PK–06	350	75%	73%
Northridge Elementary School	PK–06	560	71%	79%
Platte River Charter Academy	PK–08	475	62%	73%
Eldorado Elementary School	PK–06	377	59%	68%
Trailblazer Elementary School	PK–06	330	57%	67%
Copper Mesa Elementary School	PK–06	306	57%	62%
Mountain Vista High School	09–12	2,169	55%	78%
Bear Canyon Elementary School	PK–06	368	55%	78%
Mountain Ridge Middle School	07–08	752	53%	68%
Cougar Run Elementary School	KG–06	392	52%	67%
Sand Creek Elementary School	PK–06	322	47%	62%

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

44,482

Median Income

$170K

Homeownership

83%

Median Age

41.7 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 80126 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. 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 80126 has a school score of 78/100. 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 80126 is approximately $753K. 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 80126 in Highlands Ranch has an overall NeighborScore of 61/100. 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.