Denver metro, CO relocation guide
Moving to Lone Tree, CO
About Lone Tree
Lone Tree (population 14,253 in 2020) is a south-metro city in Douglas County, about 18 miles south of downtown Denver. Incorporated in 1995 around the Park Meadows retail area and named for a lone cottonwood that marked the prairie, it has grown into a corporate hub — Charles Schwab, Kiewit, and other headquarters line the I-25 corridor — while keeping suburban neighborhoods, the Lone Tree Arts Center, and the RidgeGate master-planned community. Sky Ridge Medical Center anchors its health-care side.
Home prices in Lone Tree
The median list in Lone Tree is $754,500.
Top places in Lone Tree
- Park Meadows — Colorado's largest shopping mall, straddling the Lone Tree border (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Lone Tree Arts Center — concerts, theater, and the city library branch.
- RidgeGate — master-planned community with parks and the future City Center.
- Sky Ridge Medical Center campus and the E Line light rail stations (shown in the Commons photo below).
- Schweiger Ranch — historic ranch event venue and open space.
- Bluffs Regional Park — prairie trails with Front Range views.
Commuting from Lone Tree
- Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~30–40 minutes (approximate; via I-25; longer with traffic).
- RTD E and R Lines light rail: Lincoln and Sky Ridge stations to downtown Denver in approximately 35–45 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Lone Tree
Public schools: Douglas County School District RE-1. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Lone Tree FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Lone Tree, CO?
The median list in Lone Tree is $754,500. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Lone Tree, CO?
Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~30–40 minutes (approximate; via I-25; longer with traffic). - Which school district serves Lone Tree, CO?
Lone Tree is served by Douglas County School District RE-1. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.