Here's what it costs to live in Dakota Ridge, Colorado, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,176 per month, while the typical home is valued around $604,600. Households earn a median of $120,822 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
Median Household Income
$120,822
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$2,176
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$604,600
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
1BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
N/A
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| 💻Software Developer | N/A |
| 🏥Registered Nurse | N/A |
| 📚Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| ⚡Electrician | N/A |
| 📊Accountant | N/A |
| 🔧Plumber | N/A |
| ⚕️Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| 🏗️Civil Engineer | N/A |
| 👔Operations Manager | N/A |
| 📈Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| 🏢Health Services Manager | N/A |
| 🚛Truck Driver | N/A |
| 👨⚕️Physician Assistant | N/A |
| 🩺Surgeon | N/A |
| 🧮Data Scientist | N/A |
| 🖥️Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
33,753
Latest estimate
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Census ACS
🌬️
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,543
Per month
Avg Home Value
$697,440
Census ACS
January Avg
32°F
July Avg
73°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
51.3
fair
Hospitals
158
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
96.6%
What is the cost of living index for Dakota Ridge?
The cost of living index for Dakota Ridge is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Dakota Ridge?
The median gross rent in Dakota Ridge is $2,176 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Dakota Ridge?
The median household income in Dakota Ridge is $120,822 per year.
What is the median home value in Dakota Ridge?
The median home value in Dakota Ridge is $604,600 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Dakota Ridge?
Air quality data for Dakota Ridge is not yet available.
What are the taxes like in Dakota Ridge?
Tax data for Colorado is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
