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Lone Tree, CO


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Lone Tree, Colorado

Lone Tree, Colorado, in Douglas county, is 12 miles S of Aurora, Colorado. The city is conveniently located inside the Denver metropolitan area. There are an estimated 4,873 people in Lone Tree.

The People and Families of Lone Tree

In Lone Tree, about 71% of adults are married. Many folks in Lone Tree are married and settled down. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Lone Tree. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lone Tree had a median family income of $109,003. Lone Tree has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Lone Tree living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Lone Tree, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($27,425) in Lone Tree. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Lone Tree Housing

Approximately 77% of housing in Lone Tree is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Lone Tree. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Lone Tree, 89% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Lone Tree strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLone Tree College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLone Tree Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLone Tree Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLone Tree Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLone Tree Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyLone Tree People in Middle Class or Better
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Lone Tree Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Lone Tree Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Lone Tree, CO

Comparing Lone Tree to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Well-Paid Single Women1010
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity98
Male Share of the Population85
Age of the Population57
Female Share of the Population36
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income1010

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Working at Home108
Short Commute Times33
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Affordability of Rents11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime11

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