2024 Compare Cities Economy:
Rockland, ME vs Highlands Ranch, CO

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- Household income in Highlands Ranch, is 174% more than it is in Rockland and is 49% above the National Average.
- Rockland unemployment rate is 7.2%.
- Highlands Ranch unemployment rate is 5.4%.
 Rockland, MEHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Unemployment Rate7.2%5.4%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth0.8%2.8%1.6%
 Future Job Growth31.7%46.4%33.5%
 Sales Taxes5.5%5.0%6.2%
 Income Taxes6.8%4.6%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$29,812$59,172$37,638
 Household Income$48,871$134,041$69,021
 Family Median Income$74,695$148,593$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Rockland, MEHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K15.0%2.2%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K5.6%1.1%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K11.5%1.8%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K10.1%3.0%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K9.6%3.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K6.4%3.9%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K13.3%6.7%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.3%11.2%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K10.0%24.3%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K4.2%16.3%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K2.0%26.1%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Rockland, MEHighlands Ranch, COUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.7%28.0%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science2.6%13.4%6.5%
 Community, social services2.1%1.9%1.8%
 Legal0.8%1.4%1.2%
 Education, library8.9%6.3%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment6.6%2.7%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.1%7.2%6.2%
 Healthcare support4.1%1.1%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.0%1.7%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving3.9%4.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance8.7%0.9%3.6%
 Personal care5.0%2.5%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support11.0%20.7%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry3.4%0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair8.0%3.0%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving16.1%5.1%13.1%
Reviews for Rockland    8 Reviews

we are paying our property taxes on a monthly basis now...at $287 per month it is like a mortgage! we have been here 5 years and these taxes have gradually increased  More

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we are paying our property taxes on a monthly basis now...at $287 per month it is like a mortgage! we have been here 5 years and these taxes have gradually increased  More

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Rockland is a great town from July through mid October. Lots to see and do, culturally and environmentally but "cooler along the coast" is so true. Naturally  More

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Reviews for Highlands Ranch    20 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I was born and raised in Highlands Ranch and I know what you’re thinking. “This is a rich girl.” I am not. My parents moved here before it became rich and boujie and the  More

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Worked in the DTC and HR was an easy commute. The people are yuppy- scum-snobs, who do not thank you for holding the door open for their 3+ children, noses held high in  More

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Over 10 years ago

When we moved here from Denver, about 2.5 yrs ago, I did note the affluence, lack of diversity (compared to Denver) and seeming Stepford Wives phenomenon. It is all  More

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