Cost of Living in Stonegate, CO

Population 9,164 · Colorado · Data vintage 2023

196
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Home prices in Stonegate run well above the national baseline, with a median of $614,000, though local incomes keep the cost-to-earnings ratio tighter than in coastal metros with comparable sticker prices. Median household earnings of $157,021 place the city among the better-paid Colorado metros.

Stonegate sits roughly 5 miles southeast of Centennial — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Housing prices track closely with Centennial's $627,000 median.

Cost Overview

Housing 201
Rent 189

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

About the Cost of Living in Stonegate

The median home value in Stonegate is $614,000 — 101% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,482/month, 89% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $157,021/year is 111% 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, Stonegate has a cost of living index of 196 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 96% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$614,000
101% above avg
Median Rent
$2,482/mo
89% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
20.6x
Favors renting
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 92.8%
Renter-occupied 7.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,482
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $3,096/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
27.7 min
3% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
25.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
64.3%
Carpooled
9.2%
Public transit
0.2%
Walked
0.3%
Work from home
25.8%

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
$157,021
111% above avg
Per Capita Income
$61,499
Unemployment Rate
3.8%
21% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Labor Force Participation
77.8%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 43.0%
Graduate degree 22.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 38.4
Male median age 37.8
Female median age 40

💨 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 Stonegate, CO?

Stonegate has a cost index of 196 (100 = national average). It is 96% above the national average.

What is average rent in Stonegate, CO?

The median gross rent in Stonegate is $2,482 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Stonegate?

The median home value in Stonegate is $614,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Stonegate?

The median household income in Stonegate is $157,021 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Stonegate, CO?

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

Is Stonegate, CO affordable?

Stonegate is above average in cost of living, with an index of 196 — about 96% higher than the national average.

Stonegate at a Glance

Population
9,164
Median Income
$157,021
Home Value
$614,000
Median Rent
$2,482/mo
Unemployment
3.8%
Sales Tax
7.8%
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