Highlands Ranch is an unincorporated community located in Colorado's affluent Douglas County. As one of the most populous unincorporated communities in the United States, Highlands Ranch is home to an estimated population of 88,273. Highlands Ranch real estate is growing steadily, with Highlands Ranch luxury homes and Highlands Ranch investment homes ranging in price from $300,000 to well over $3 million.
As an unincorporated community, Highlands Ranch is officially part of "unincorporated Douglas County." The generally accepted boundaries of Highlands Ranch are the Douglas County line to the north; Quebec Street to the east; Santa Fe Boulevard to the west; and Daniels Park to the south. Bordered by Chatfield State Park, Highlands Ranch is surrounded by cities such as Littleton and Centennial to the north, the City of Lone Tree to the east, and the town of Sedalia to the south.
All fire and police protection services within the community fall under Douglas County supervision, and the public schools are part of the Douglas County School System. Highlands Ranch is home to four high schools, four middle schools, and 14 elementary schools.
The community is governed by the Metro District of Highlands Ranch, with seven elected board members representing the citizens. All Highlands Ranch residents are requested to sign and follow what is known as a Community Covenant, which sets firm guidelines on various issues including housing decoration, fencing, and contribution to the library and recreation centers. The covenant is set forth and funds are governed by the Highlands Ranch Community Association. The average income for a household in Highlands Ranch is just over $86,000 annually.
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