Highlands, Arvada, CO
Living in Highlands
Bikeability26
Walkability19
Commute37
Public Transit29
Affordability73
Public Safety65
Airports70
Hospitals81
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
12kPopulation-9 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
65%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian5%
Black2%
Caucasian70%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$77kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K8%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$294kMedian Home Value+$81k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$648 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197950%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1939 or earlier<1%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K34%
$400K to $499K17%
$500K to $749K3%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity22%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas75%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Highlands
United States45
Colorado43
Denver Metro Area48
Jefferson County26
Property Crime in Highlands
United States48
Colorado55
Denver Metro Area61
Jefferson County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton48%
Donald Trump43%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 32 | 1 | 9 |
| Mar | 39 | 2 | 16 |
| Apr | 46 | 2 | 15 |
| May | 55 | 2 | 3 |
| Jun | 65 | 2 | 0 |
| Jul | 71 | 2 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 2 | 0 |
| Sep | 61 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct | 49 | 1 | 6 |
| Nov | 38 | 1 | 10 |
| Dec | 30 | 1 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Highlands
Inland Flooding27
Tornado10
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Highlands, Arvada, CO
Private Schools
Private Schools near Highlands, Arvada, CO
Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran School
2 miles, NW
Holy Trinity Catholic School
2 miles, E
Shrine of St Anne School
3 miles, S
Hyland Christian School
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Highlands, Arvada, CO
Regis University
4 miles, SE
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design
6 miles, S
DeVry University-Colorado
7 miles, NE
Denver College of Nursing
7 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Highlands, Arvada, CO
Lutheran Medical Center
5 miles, S
North Suburban Medical Center
5 miles, E
Uchealth Broomfield Hospital
5 miles, N
Saint Joseph Hospital
8 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Highlands, Arvada, CO
Denver International Airport
21 miles, E
City of Colorado Springs Municipal Airport
74 miles, S
Cheyenne Regional Airport-Jerry Olson Field
92 miles, N
Eagle County Regional Airport
99 miles, W