Cost of Living in The Highlands
Denver's most walkable neighborhood — dining, character, urban roots
Housing
Housing Market
- Median Home Price
- $710K–$752K
- Price per Sq Ft
- ~$441/sqft
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
- Year-over-Year Change
- -4.6% to -5.3% (Nov 2025)
- Avg Days on Market
- 39 days (Highland, slightly below city avg of 68)
- Rent vs Own Ratio
- Rising rental inventory; 48.5% more active listings YoY (May 2025)
Taxes
Tax Rates
- Property Tax Rate
- ~0.50% effective; ~79.2 mills
- Sales Tax Rate
- 9.15% combined
- State Income Tax Impact
- Colorado flat 4.4%
- Cost of Living vs National
- Median home $590K metro; comfortable living ~$100K+ for everyone
Utilities
Monthly Costs
- Water Provider
- Denver Water
- Electric & Gas
- Xcel Energy
- Internet Providers
- Xfinity, CenturyLink/Quantum Fiber (up to 8 Gbps), Google Fiber
- Trash & Recycling
- Denver Solid Waste Management ($9–$21/mo volume-based)
Income
Income & Cost Context
- Median Household Income
- $114K–$120K
- Cost of Living Index
- 128 (Denver city-wide — 28% above national average per BestPlaces)
Common Questions
FAQ — The Highlands
What is the median home price in The Highlands?
The median home price in The Highlands ranges from $710K to $752K, with Redfin at ~$710K (−5.3% YoY) and Zillow at ~$752K (−4.6% YoY) as of November 2025. LoHi townhomes run $950K–$985K, and Victorian homes can exceed $1.5M. Price per square foot averages ~$441, and homes average 39 days on market.
What is the cost of living in The Highlands?
Denver’s cost of living index is 128, or 28% above the national average per BestPlaces. Property taxes run ~0.50% effective (~79.2 mills), combined sales tax is 9.15%, and Colorado’s flat state income tax is 4.4%. Median household income in The Highlands ranges from $114K to $120K.