Living in Dakota Ridge
Dakota Ridge is a large place in Colorado, United States, home to 33,892 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are outdoor and mountain lovers (top 9%, #1,424 of 16,523), business owners (top 10%, #1,110 of 12,111), young families (top 11%, #1,305 of 11,898).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Dakota Ridge
- The landscape belongs to Front Range.
- It is part of Greater Denver, 19 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 22 min and sets around 0:40; in late June it sets around 4:32.
How Dakota Ridge ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Colorado | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #1,305 of 11,898 | #16 of 119 | Map |
| Low-income household | 40 | #4,554 of 9,771 | #13 of 134 | Map |
| Low-income family | 56 | #1,992 of 8,006 | #10 of 92 | Map |
| Single parent | 62 | #1,028 of 6,237 | #9 of 80 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 61 | #4,432 of 9,474 | #29 of 100 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 67 | #2,324 of 9,474 | #19 of 100 | Map |
| Early retiree | 68 | #1,686 of 10,762 | #20 of 143 | Map |
| Single professional | 59 | #1,797 of 4,537 | #27 of 70 | Map |
| Young professional | 61 | #1,884 of 4,444 | #29 of 74 | Map |
| DINKS | 67 | #1,278 of 3,053 | #20 of 54 | Map |
| Remote worker | 61 | #2,059 of 7,271 | #9 of 107 | Map |
| Commuter | 72 | #1,393 of 6,227 | #27 of 95 | Map |
| Car-free household | 57 | #2,053 of 3,933 | #32 of 68 | Map |
| Student | 53 | #1,864 of 2,119 | #27 of 31 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 52 | #2,161 of 8,006 | #12 of 92 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 37 | #7,306 of 12,111 | #29 of 158 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 54 | #2,044 of 4,114 | #30 of 74 | Map |
| Expat professional | 72 | #1,186 of 7,271 | #14 of 107 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 68 | #2,147 of 9,474 | #22 of 100 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 32 | #14,714 of 18,063 | #192 of 229 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 49 | #1,424 of 16,523 | #89 of 205 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 21 | #15,721 of 18,063 | #193 of 229 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 71 | #1,684 of 16,523 | #16 of 205 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 73 | #1,844 of 21,167 | #28 of 277 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 69 | #2,429 of 12,111 | #15 of 158 | Map |
| Coastal living | not ranked: below the minimum for coast | – | Map | |
| Business owner | 74 | #1,110 of 12,111 | #15 of 158 | Map |
| Digital native | 47 | #2,638 of 4,750 | #40 of 74 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Ken Caryl 5 km
- Columbine 7 km
- Sheridan (Colorado) 10 km
- Littleton (Colorado) 11 km
- Lakewood (Colorado) 11 km
- Englewood (Colorado) 13 km
- Evergreen (Colorado) 15 km
- Cherry Hills Village 16 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.