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Stepping Stone, CO
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Colorado.
Population
3,137
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
4,268
ZIP codes
0
Stepping Stone and its ZIP codes
Stepping Stone at a glance
- Stepping Stone is about 75 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- The median household income is $223,839, about 2.3 times the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $785,700 (46% above Colorado).
Housing and community stats
Stepping Stone, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$223,839
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$785,700
Homeownership
98.8%
Bachelor's or higher
82.1%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
26.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (643), Indian Americans (335), Italian Americans (226).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Stepping Stone.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$88,811
149,592 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$107,204
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.4B
FY 2026, $12,267 per person
How people get to work
Stepping Stone, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone46.6%
- Carpooled5.0%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home46.3%
Average one-way commute: 26.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stepping Stone, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
1,440
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
311
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 15°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stepping Stone, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
23.6%
U.S. 33.3% -9.7 pts
Diabetes
4.8%
U.S. 12.1% -7.3 pts
Smoking
7.7%
U.S. 12.8% -5.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.7%
U.S. 11.1% -5.4 pts
Cities near Stepping Stone
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian VillageCensus-designated place | 0.9 mi | 0.5 |
| Sierra RidgeCensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.5 |
| StonegateCensus-designated place | 1.9 mi | 1.8 |
| Grand View EstatesCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1 |
| Lone TreeCity | 2.9 mi | 9.8 |
| MeridianCensus-designated place | 2.9 mi | 2.6 |
| ParkerTown | 4.4 mi | 22.4 |
| Dove ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.1 |
| InvernessCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.1 |
| Acres GreenCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Castle PinesCity | 4.9 mi | 9.6 |
| FoxfieldTown | 5.4 mi | 1.3 |
| The PineryCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 10.4 |
| Castle Pines VillageCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 4.5 |
| Cherry CreekCensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.7 |
| Highlands RanchCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 24.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stepping Stone, CO in?
- Stepping Stone is in Douglas County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Stepping Stone, CO?
- About 3,137 people live in Stepping Stone, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stepping Stone?
- Nearby places include Meridian Village (0.9 mi), Sierra Ridge (1.1 mi), Stonegate (1.9 mi), Grand View Estates (2.2 mi), Lone Tree (2.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023