salaryRent is higher than in 82% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.6 years of household income. Most homes (83.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,280 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Colorado. It is number 89 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Dakota Ridge?
Share of households by yearly income. 47.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Dakota Ridge
| Size | Dakota Ridge | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,871 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,355 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,449 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,181 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Dakota Ridge overall?
Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Dakota Ridge, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Dakota Ridge
Life in Dakota Ridge
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Dakota Ridge?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,813 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $604,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $60,460 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Dakota Ridge, CO?
Renting in Dakota Ridge costs a median of about $2,382 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Dakota Ridge?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,280 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Dakota Ridge cheap or expensive?
Dakota Ridge is rated OK: rent takes 21.9% of the typical household income of $130,307. It ranks 89th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Dakota Ridge?
The median homeowner in Dakota Ridge pays $2,977 a year in property taxes, about 0.49% of the median home value.
Is Dakota Ridge more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Colorado are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Dakota Ridge?
The median home value in Dakota Ridge is $604,600, about 4.6 times the typical yearly household income.
33,753 people live in Dakota Ridge. Numbers are typical (middle) values.