Question 1

Is 80126 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80126 in Highlands Ranch has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Highlands Ranch city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 80126 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 80126?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80126 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 80126. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 80126 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Highlands Ranch. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 80126?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 80126 is approximately $755K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 80126 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 80126 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 80126 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 80126 has an overall NeighborScore of 65/100, placing it in the moderate range for Highlands Ranch. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 65/100, 80126 scores similarly to the middle tier of Highlands Ranch neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Highlands Ranch — ZIP 80126

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Summit View Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Northridge Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Sand Creek Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Cougar Run Elementary School	KG–06	—	—	—
Platte River Charter Academy	PK–08	—	—	—
Trailblazer Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Eldorado Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Heritage Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Mountain Ridge Middle School	07–08	—	—	—
Mountain Vista High School	09–12	—	—	—
Copper Mesa Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—
Bear Canyon Elementary School	PK–06	—	—	—