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Retirement community in Lone Tree, Colorado

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Lone Tree, Colorado Retirement Guide

established retirement community
47

Retirement Score

Lone Tree, Colorado at a Glance

Median Home Price
$768,800
State Income Tax
State income tax; Social Security partially exempt for seniors; limited pension deduction.
Avg January Low
14.9°F
Cost of Living Index
102.3 (US avg = 100)
Best For
established retirement community
RetireCityIQ Score
47 / 100

Overview

Explore the key retirement factors for Lone Tree, Colorado, including cost of living, taxes, healthcare quality, and climate data.

Cost of Living

Affordability Metrics

Cost of Living Index
102.3 (U.S. avg = 100)Medium confidence
BEA Regional Price Parities · Updated May 2026
Median Household Income
$121,066High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Lone Tree's cost of living is 2.299999999999997% above the national average. For a detailed breakdown of expenses, see our cost of living methodology.

Housing

Real Estate & Housing

Median Home Price
$768,800High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Monthly Rent
$1,891High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Owner-Occupied Housing
58.5%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

10-Year Housing Stress Test (Estimate)

Estimate monthly homeowner carrying cost in Lone Tree using median home price and adjustable assumptions. Stress case applies +10% property tax, +20% insurance, +10% maintenance.

Estimated monthly carrying cost

$1,666

Stress-case monthly carrying cost

$1,871

Median home price used: $768,800

Median rent reference: $1,891 / month

Estimate includes property tax, insurance, maintenance reserve, and HOA. It excludes mortgage, utilities, and one-time transaction costs.

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Healthcare

Access & Quality

Healthcare Access Score
84.1 / 100High confidence
CMS Hospital General Information · Updated September 2026
Care Access (Proxy)
84.1 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026
Aging-in-Place Score
51 / 100Estimated
RetireCityIQ proxy model · Updated June 2026

Quality of care and specialist availability are critical for a successful retirement. Lone Tree scores 84.1 out of 100 for healthcare access.

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Taxes

State Tax Climate

Retirement Tax Score
30 / 100High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026
Tax Details
State income tax; Social Security partially exempt for seniors; limited pension deduction.High confidence
Tax Foundation · Updated September 2026

Colorado has a tax environment that is moderate for retirees.

Climate

Weather & Environment

Avg July High
87.5°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Avg January Low
14.9°FHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Annual Precipitation
21.8"High confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026
Sunny Days / Year
330 daysHigh confidence
Open-Meteo Historical Weather (ERA5) · Updated September 2026

With 330 sunny days a year and an average January low of 14.9°F, Lone Tree offers a traditional winter climate.

Safety & Walkability

Community Safety

Safety Score
92.7 / 100Medium confidence
FBI Crime Data Explorer · Updated June 2026

Walkability

Walk Score (proxy)
28.2 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026
Transit Score (proxy)
7.9 / 100Medium confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year (B08301) · Updated June 2026

Demographics

Population Profile

Population
13,993High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Median Age
41.1High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Age 65+
17.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Veterans
7.4%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Bachelor's Degree+
71.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Diversity Breakdown

White
79.3%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Black
3.1%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Hispanic/Latino
5.9%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026
Asian
10.0%High confidence
U.S. Census ACS 5-Year · Updated September 2026

Frequently asked questions about retiring in Lone Tree

Is Lone Tree, Colorado a good place to retire?

Lone Tree, Colorado is one of the US retirement-friendly cities tracked by RetireCityIQ. Notable retirement-relevant traits include established retirement community. See the at-a-glance card on this page for the cost of living, state tax treatment, climate, and healthcare access metrics.

What is the cost of living in Lone Tree, Colorado for retirees?

The cost-of-living index is 102, roughly 2% above the national average of 100. Median home price is around $768,800.

Does Colorado tax Social Security or retirement income?

For Colorado residents: State income tax; Social Security partially exempt for seniors; limited pension deduction.

What is the climate like in Lone Tree, Colorado?

Lone Tree, Colorado has January average low around 15°F, July average high around 88°F. Climate normals are based on 30-year averages from NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information.

What is healthcare access like in Lone Tree, Colorado?

Lone Tree scores 84/100 on the RetireCityIQ healthcare access index — a top-tier score. The index combines CMS hospital quality ratings, Medicare Advantage plan availability, and hospitals per 100,000 residents (KFF + CMS data).

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