St. Ann Highlands: Economy & Jobs
St. Ann Highlands's typical household earns $188,125 (1.8× higher than Boulder County median $103,994; 1.9× higher than Colorado median $96,774), with homes at a median value of $936,200. The surrounding county supports 193,920 jobs (avg $96,397).
- $137,874 avg taxable income per return — lower than the median household income.
Income & Affordability
Median household income $188,125 — above the Colorado median ($96,773).
| Affordability · Home Price To Income | 5.0× |
|---|---|
| Affordability · Home Affordability | moderate |
| Affordability · Poverty Rate | 11.3% |
| Affordability · Property Tax Pct Income | 2.1% |
| Irs Income · IRS tax returns filed | $165,140 |
| Irs Income · Total Adjusted Gross Income (thousands) | $22,768,564 |
| Irs Income · Average AGI per return | $137,874 |
| Irs Income · Year | 2022 |
| Income Estimate | $208,039 |
| Median Household Income | $188,125 (vs Colorado $96,774) |
Sources: IRS SOI 2022 · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Economic Character
Qualitative classification derived from Census occupation, industry, and income data — workforce composition (white-collar/blue-collar), top employing sector, and income tier.
| Economic Character · Workforce | white_collar |
|---|---|
| Economic Character · Top Industry | Education Healthcare |
| Economic Character · Income Level | affluent |
| Economic Character · Median Income | $188,125 |
Employment & Workforce
Employment + workforce stats. The county-level employment count covers all jobs within the county, not just town residents. 56% work from home (U.S. average ~15%).
| Commuter Profile · Work From Home Pct | 56.5% |
|---|---|
| Commuter Profile · Primary Mode | worked from home |
| Employment · Avg annual employment (county) | 193,920 |
| Employment · Total annual wages (county) | $18,693,265,316 |
| Employment · Average annual pay | $96,397 |
| Employment · Year | 2024 |
| State Occupation Wages · Year | 2023 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Soc Code | 00-0000 |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Title | All Occupations |
| State Occupation Wages · All Occupations · Employment | 2,832,010 |
Sources: BLS QCEW 2023 · BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OES) · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Industry Sectors
Major industries by establishment count from Census County Business Patterns (2022). Sectors are NAICS-coded; counts are county-wide employer establishments.
| Agriculture · Total Farms | 54 |
|---|---|
| Agriculture · Land In Farms Acres | 5,417 |
| Agriculture · Avg Farm Size Acres | 100.30 |
| Agriculture · Top Commodities | Crop Totals, Horticulture Totals, Field Crops, Other, Vegetable Totals, Grain |
| Agriculture · Year | 2022 |
| Business Patterns · Establishments (employer count) | 12,985 |
| Business Patterns · Total Employees | 157,001 |
| Business Patterns · Annual Payroll Thousands | 12,607,044 |
| Business Patterns · Year | 2022 |
Sources: USDA NASS Census 2022 — county FIPS matched · Census CBP API — county FIPS match
Local Business Mix
Retail and service businesses by category (Census CBP NAICS-coded). Counts cover the surrounding county, not just the town. Reflects the everyday commercial mix residents can access.
| Local Businesses · Grocery Stores | 52 |
|---|---|
| Local Businesses · Convenience Stores | 13 |
| Local Businesses · Liquor Stores | 67 |
| Local Businesses · Gas Stations | 56 |
| Local Businesses · Department Stores | 4 |
| Local Businesses · General Merchandise | 9 |
| Local Businesses · Clothing Stores | 35 |
| Local Businesses · Pet Stores | 25 |
Sources: Census CBP — NAICS detail codes
Dining Scene
Eating + drinking establishments by NAICS category (Census CBP 2022) — full-service restaurants, fast-food, bars, coffee shops. County-level counts.
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 354 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 285 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 32 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 126 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Banking
FDIC-insured bank branches with addresses. Branch density correlates with population — fewer branches per resident in lower-density areas.
Branches (10)
SNAP & Food Access
USDA-authorized SNAP retailers — supermarkets, super stores, convenience stores, and other locations where SNAP benefits can be redeemed. Per-1K density tracks food access.
Sample (3)
| Nearest Snap · Name | Nude Foods Market |
|---|---|
| Nearest Snap · Distance | 0.6 mi |
Sources: USDA SNAP — nearest by coordinates
Chamber of Commerce
IRS-registered chamber of commerce organizations matched to this town. Reflects the IRS Exempt Organizations BMF; some chambers operate informally and may not appear here.
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | BOULDER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Spending & Tax
Federal spending flowing to the surrounding county — direct payments, grants, contracts, loans (USAspending.gov).
| Federal Spending · Federal Spending Fy2024 | $3,084,164,313 |
|---|---|
| Federal Spending · Per Capita | 9,324.53 |
| Federal Spending · Population | 330,758 people |
Sources: USAspending API
Other
| Pct Drove Alone | 43.5% |
|---|---|
| Pct Walked | 56.5% |
| Retirement Score · Median age | 38.1 years (at Colorado median) |
| Retirement Score · Ss Household Pct | 22.3% |
| Retirement Score · Hospitals Nearby | 6 |
| Retirement Score · Va Access | Yes |
| Retirement Score · Factors | hospital access, VA nearby |
| Retirement Score · Rating | fair |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12