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- Overall Rank: 2,103
- Population: 7,985
- Median household income: $125,455
- Median home value: $679,000 (79% own)
- Median rent: $2,036 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School (grade A+), DSST: Cedar High School (grade A), Dennison Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Colorado Academy (grade A+), Mullen High School (grade A), The Denver Waldorf School (grade A)

#30. Applewood, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 2,045
- Population: 20,461
- Median household income: $90,990
- Median home value: $698,700 (58% own)
- Median rent: $1,712 (42% rent)
- Top public schools: D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School (grade A+), DSST: Cedar High School (grade A), Dennison Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Colorado Academy (grade A+), Mullen High School (grade A), The Denver Waldorf School (grade A)

#29. Golden, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 2,029
- Population: 1,021
- Median household income: $143,147
- Median home value: $638,400 (87% own)
- Median rent: $2,040 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School (grade A+), Evergreen High School (grade A), Dennison Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Evergreen Country Day School (grade A), Montessori School of Evergreen (grade unavailable), Silver State Christian School (grade unavailable)

#28. Kittredge, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,994
- Population: 10,534
- Median household income: $154,404
- Median home value: $666,300 (94% own)
- Median rent: $2,245 (6% rent)
- Top public schools: STEM School Highlands Ranch (grade A), Altitude Elementary School (grade A), Challenge to Excellence Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Regis Jesuit High School (grade A+), Mile High Academy (grade A), Lutheran High School (grade A minus)

#27. The Pinery, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,957
- Population: 4,046
- Median household income: $174,375
- Median home value: $963,900 (91% own)
- Median rent: $2,849 (9% rent)
- Top public schools: D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School (grade A+), Evergreen High School (grade A), Dennison Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Denver Christian School (grade A minus), Faith Christian Academy (grade A minus), Augustine Classical Academy (grade A minus)

#26. Genesee, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,886
- Population: 8,859
- Median household income: $170,068
- Median home value: $642,500 (87% own)
- Median rent: $2,227 (13% rent)
- Top public schools: Prairie Winds Elementary School (grade A), Palmer Ridge High School (grade A), Challenge to Excellence Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Colorado Springs Christian (grade B+), Pikes Peak Academy (grade B minus), St. Peter Catholic School (grade unavailable)

#25. Woodmoor, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,788
- Population: 6,421
- Median household income: $134,332
- Median home value: $499,000 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,864 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: The Classical Academy North Elementary (grade A), Classical Academy High School (grade A), Chinook Trail Middle School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Pikes Peak Christian School (grade A minus), Evangel Christian Academy - Secondary Campus (grade B+), Colorado Springs Christian (grade B+)

#24. Gleneagle, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,782
- Population: 74,065
- Median household income: $135,985
- Median home value: $577,500 (78% own)
- Median rent: $1,810 (22% rent)
- Top public schools: Rock Canyon High School (grade A+), STEM School Highlands Ranch (grade A), Challenge to Excellence Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Regis Jesuit High School (grade A+), Mile High Academy (grade A), Valor Christian High School (grade A)

#23. Castle Rock, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,766
- Population: 2,627
- Median household income: $124,219
- Median home value: $477,600 (76% own)
- Median rent: $2,433 (24% rent)
- Top public schools: STEM School Highlands Ranch (grade A), Challenge to Excellence Charter School (grade A), Colorado Early Colleges - Douglas County (Castle Rock, Inverness, Parker) (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Kent Denver School (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+), Crescent View Academy (grade A+)

#22. Acres Green, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,637
- Population: 58,733
- Median household income: $126,615
- Median home value: $573,000 (74% own)
- Median rent: $1,885 (26% rent)
- Top public schools: STEM School Highlands Ranch (grade A), Altitude Elementary School (grade A), Challenge to Excellence Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Kent Denver School (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+), Crescent View Academy (grade A+)

#21. Parker, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,602
- Population: 45,531
- Median household income: $90,273
- Median home value: $552,100 (60% own)
- Median rent: $1,554 (40% rent)
- Top public schools: D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School (grade A+), STEM School Highlands Ranch (grade A), DSST: Cedar High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Colorado Academy (grade A+), Kent Denver School (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+)

#20. Littleton, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,476
- Population: 9,057
- Median household income: $150,086
- Median home value: $565,500 (96% own)
- Median rent: $2,407 (4% rent)
- Top public schools: STEM School Highlands Ranch (grade A), Challenge to Excellence Charter School (grade A), Thunderridge High School (grade A minus)
- Top private schools: Mile High Academy (grade A), Front Range Christian School (grade A minus), Arma Dei Academy (grade A)

#19. Roxborough Park, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,472
- Population: 4,462
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $1,210,300 (100% own)
- Median rent: $2,225 (% rent)
- Top public schools: Rock Canyon High School (grade A+), STEM School Highlands Ranch (grade A), Challenge to Excellence Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: St. Mary's Academy (grade A+), Crescent View Academy (grade A+), Regis Jesuit High School (grade A+)

#18. Castle Pines Village, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,326
- Population: 8,972
- Median household income: $144,858
- Median home value: $676,300 (88% own)
- Median rent: $1,824 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School (grade A+), Evergreen High School (grade A), Dennison Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Evergreen Country Day School (grade A), Montessori School of Evergreen (grade unavailable), Clever Kids Learning Center managed by Bright Horizons (grade unavailable)

#17. Evergreen, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,298
- Population: 30,447
- Median household income: $154,509
- Median home value: $644,300 (86% own)
- Median rent: $2,650 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Peak to Peak Charter School (grade A+), Summit Middle Charter School (grade A), High Peaks Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Dawson School (grade A+), Watershed School (grade A), Holy Family High School (grade A)

#16. Erie, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,238
- Population: 9,770
- Median household income: $150,741
- Median home value: $595,600 (93% own)
- Median rent: $2,116 (7% rent)
- Top public schools: STEM School Highlands Ranch (grade A), Altitude Elementary School (grade A), Challenge to Excellence Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Kent Denver School (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+), Crescent View Academy (grade A+)

#15. Stonegate, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,213
- Population: 1,928
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $1,294,600 (100% own)
- Median rent: $3,111 (% rent)
- Top public schools: DSST: Cedar High School (grade A), Littleton Academy (grade A), Wilder Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Colorado Academy (grade A+), Kent Denver School (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+)

#14. Columbine Valley, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,085
- Population: 10,108
- Median household income: $105,335
- Median home value: $712,800 (61% own)
- Median rent: $1,892 (39% rent)
- Top public schools: Peak to Peak Charter School (grade A+), Fairview High School (grade A+), Boulder High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Dawson School (grade A+), Watershed School (grade A), September School (grade A)

#13. Gunbarrel, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,072
- Population: 73,946
- Median household income: $117,541
- Median home value: $581,600 (64% own)
- Median rent: $1,923 (36% rent)
- Top public schools: Stargate Charter School (grade A+), Peak to Peak Charter School (grade A+), D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School (grade A+)
- Top private schools: Dawson School (grade A+), Watershed School (grade A), September School (grade A)

#12. Broomfield, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 1,009
- Population: 13,993
- Median household income: $121,066
- Median home value: $768,800 (58% own)
- Median rent: $1,891 (42% rent)
- Top public schools: Rock Canyon High School (grade A+), STEM School Highlands Ranch (grade A), DSST: Cedar High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Kent Denver School (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+), Crescent View Academy (grade A+)

#11. Lone Tree, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 959
- Population: 30,295
- Median household income: $105,819
- Median home value: $611,500 (68% own)
- Median rent: $1,912 (32% rent)
- Top public schools: Peak to Peak Charter School (grade A+), Summit Middle Charter School (grade A), High Peaks Elementary School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Dawson School (grade A+), Watershed School (grade A), September School (grade A)

#10. Lafayette, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 761
- Population: 6,405
- Median household income: $250,001
- Median home value: $2,000,001 (97% own)
- Median rent: $2,191 (3% rent)
- Top public schools: Cherry Creek High School (grade A+), Challenge School (grade A), DSST: Cedar High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Colorado Academy (grade A+), Kent Denver School (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+)

#9. Cherry Hills Village, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 602
- Population: 101,514
- Median household income: $148,227
- Median home value: $637,400 (79% own)
- Median rent: $2,353 (21% rent)
- Top public schools: Rock Canyon High School (grade A+), STEM School Highlands Ranch (grade A), Mountain Vista High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Colorado Academy (grade A+), Kent Denver School (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+)

#8. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 551
- Population: 13,146
- Median household income: $149,464
- Median home value: $739,200 (60% own)
- Median rent: $2,310 (40% rent)
- Top public schools: Peak to Peak Charter School (grade A+), D'Evelyn Junior/Senior High School (grade A+), Summit Middle Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Dawson School (grade A+), Watershed School (grade A), September School (grade A)

#7. Superior, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 550
- Population: 107,702
- Median household income: $124,617
- Median home value: $586,500 (82% own)
- Median rent: $1,949 (18% rent)
- Top public schools: Cherry Creek High School (grade A+), Grandview High School (grade A+), Challenge School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Colorado Academy (grade A+), Kent Denver School (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+)

#6. Centennial, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 524
- Population: 20,920
- Median household income: $135,840
- Median home value: $781,100 (70% own)
- Median rent: $1,950 (30% rent)
- Top public schools: Peak to Peak Charter School (grade A+), Fairview High School (grade A+), Summit Middle Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Dawson School (grade A+), Watershed School (grade A), September School (grade A)

#5. Louisville, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 377
- Population: 11,811
- Median household income: $189,280
- Median home value: $775,200 (86% own)
- Median rent: $1,904 (14% rent)
- Top public schools: Rock Canyon High School (grade A+), STEM School Highlands Ranch (grade A), Challenge to Excellence Charter School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Kent Denver School (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+), Crescent View Academy (grade A+)

#4. Castle Pines, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 357
- Population: 15,537
- Median household income: $139,144
- Median home value: $1,140,900 (65% own)
- Median rent: $2,027 (35% rent)
- Top public schools: Cherry Creek High School (grade A+), Challenge School (grade A), DSST: Cedar High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Colorado Academy (grade A+), Kent Denver School (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+)

#3. Greenwood Village, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 236
- Population: 11,157
- Median household income: $146,583
- Median home value: $804,400 (76% own)
- Median rent: $1,848 (24% rent)
- Top public schools: Cherry Creek High School (grade A+), Challenge School (grade A), DSST: Cedar High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Kent Denver School (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+), Crescent View Academy (grade A+)

#2. Cherry Creek, Colorado

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- Overall Rank: 44
- Population: 2,801
- Median household income: $129,700
- Median home value: $611,400 (88% own)
- Median rent: $2,545 (12% rent)
- Top public schools: Cherry Creek High School (grade A+), Challenge School (grade A), DSST: Cedar High School (grade A)
- Top private schools: Colorado Academy (grade A+), Kent Denver School (grade A+), St. Mary's Academy (grade A+)

This story features data reporting and writing by Elena Cox and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 40 states.

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