Highlands, Arvada, CO

Living in Highlands

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Bikeability 26
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Walkability 19
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 29
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 65
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Airports 70
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 57
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Schools 8
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Residents

12k Population -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

$77k Median 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

$294k Median Home Value +$81k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median 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

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Colleges

Colleges near Highlands, Arvada, CO

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Regis University
4 miles, SE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Highlands, Arvada, CO

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Saint Joseph Hospital
8 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Highlands, Arvada, CO

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