Cost of Living in Roxborough Park, CO

Population 9,365 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

217
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Roxborough Park's housing market reflects its status as a high-earning metro: $648,000 for a typical home, 112% above the US median, paired with household incomes around $167,671 that put it in the upper third of the state.

Roxborough Park sits roughly 8 miles southwest of Highlands Ranch — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Highlands Ranch's $673,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 212
Rent 223

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Roxborough Park

The median home value in Roxborough Park is $648,100 — 112% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,936/month, 123% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $167,671/year is 125% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 3.8%, below the national average of 4.8%. Colorado's top state income tax rate is 4.4% and the combined sales tax is 7.8%. Overall, Roxborough Park has a cost of living index of 217 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 117% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$648,100
112% above avg
Median Rent
$2,936/mo
123% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
18.4x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$884
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,251
3 BR
$1,611
4 BR
$2,004
Owner-occupied 96.0%
Renter-occupied 4.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,936
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,550/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
37.6 min
39% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
31.4%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
62.0%
Carpooled
5.5%
Public transit
0.5%
Walked
0.6%
Work from home
31.4%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 4.4%
Total Sales Tax 7.8%
State rate 2.9%
Avg local rate 4.9%
Property Tax 0.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$167,671
125% above avg
Per Capita Income
$77,235
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
22% below avg
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Labor Force Participation
68.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 43.2%
Graduate degree 17.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 40.6
Male median age 41.5
Female median age 40.2

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 49 — Good
54.9%
Good air days/yr
177
Max AQI recorded
48
PM2.5 days
316
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Roxborough Park, CO?

Roxborough Park has a cost index of 217 (100 = national average). It is 117% above the national average.

What is average rent in Roxborough Park, CO?

The median gross rent in Roxborough Park is $2,936 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Roxborough Park?

The median home value in Roxborough Park is $648,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Roxborough Park?

The median household income in Roxborough Park is $167,671 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Roxborough Park, CO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Roxborough Park is 7.8%. The Colorado state income tax top rate is 4.4%.

Is Roxborough Park, CO affordable?

Roxborough Park is above average in cost of living, with an index of 217 — about 117% higher than the national average.

Roxborough Park at a Glance

Population
9,365
Median Income
$167,671
Home Value
$648,100
Median Rent
$2,936/mo
Unemployment
3.8%
Sales Tax
7.8%
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