Highlands Ranch, Colorado 2025

Highlands Ranch is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in Douglas County, Colorado, United States. It is located 12 miles south of Denver. As of the 2010 census, the population of Highlands Ranch was 96,713.

Historical background:

During the 1800s, the area now known as Highlands Ranch was largely ranched and farmed. As the Denver metropolitan area grew, the area began changing from rural farmland to suburban residential areas. Highlands Ranch was established in 1981, when Mission Viejo Company purchased 22,000 acres of land that was formerly the reversionary interest of the Anna and John K.

Things to do:

Shea Homes at Highlands Ranch offers residents a variety of recreational activities. It has 28 parks and 32 miles of trails for walking, hiking and biking, as well as a modern recreation center. Highlands Ranch also has an equestrian trail system that connects to the 8.8-mile Columbine Trail.The community's yearly festivals and event events such as the Highlands Ranch Days, the 4th of July Celebration, the Taste of Highlands Ranch and the Fall Festival, have become a symbol of local culture.

Demographics:

As of the 2010 census, there were 96,713 people, 33,731 households, and 26,041 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 3,027.8 per square mile. There were 34,943 housing units at an average density of 1,134.5 per square mile. The racial makeup of the CDP was 85.6% White, 1.5% Asian, 0.6% Black or African American, 0.4% American Indian, and 0.1% Pacific Islander. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.2% of the population. There were 33,731 households, out of which 41.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.2% were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,491 (7.4%) had a female householder with no husband present, and 3,944 (11.7%) had a male householder with no wife present. 2,058 households (6.1%) were made up of individuals, and 681 (2.0%) had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.83, and the average family size was 3.06.

Food and Drinks:

Some restaurants around Highlands Ranch are:

• Casa del Matador - this restaurant is located in the center of Highlands Ranch and serves Spanish food.

• Applebee's Grill & Bar- this restaurant serves American food and is majorly known for its cocktails.

• Rusty Putter Tavern- a golf-themed restaurant that offers a full bar and a full menu.

• Justin's (Formerly Justines' Pizza Oven) - serves pizza, pasta, and Italian.

• The Italian Dish - full service Italian restaurant and Pizzeria.

If you're looking for a new community that is close to the city but still has a small town, suburban, neighborhood feel, you should consider Highlands Ranch. The community continues to grow with parks, community centers, schools, and more.