Colorado · Metropolitan Area
Castle Pines is a small city in Colorado with a population of 12,573. Residents earn $189,918 per year, which is 153% above the national average.
Based on current data, Castle Pines receives an overall livability score of 4.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Castle Pines stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Castle Pines is $189,918, which is significantly higher than the national average — 153% above $75,149. This places Castle Pines among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Castle Pines is $827,900, making it a premium housing market at 194% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,128 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Castle Pines is a highly educated community — 69.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 99.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Castle Pines experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches, including 57.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 89.4% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 10.6% |
| 21% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $189,918 |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $79,046 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,634 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $146,479 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 16,132 |
| County GDP | $31,178M |
| Restaurants | 647 |
| Healthcare | 1,115 |
| Retail | 955 |
| Manufacturing | 156 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,238 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.63% |
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 33.7% |
| Census Median | $827,900 |
| 194% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $882,812 |
| Median List Price | $1,059,500 |
| Median List Price | $1,059,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $254 |
| Homes Sold | 22 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.2% |
| Price Drops | 27.2% |
| Inventory | 81 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,128 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $3,114 |
| Studio | $1,083 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,161 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,429 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,861 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,178 |
| Owner-Occupied | 84.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,238 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.63% |
| Obesity | 24.4% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 5.7% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 12.3% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 8.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,121/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 91.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,115 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 17.6 inches |
| 54% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 57.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 6,332 ft (1,930 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,311/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4625°N, 104.8706°W |
| County FIPS | 08035 |
Winner: Republican by 7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 69.9% |
| 107% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 99.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,311/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 2 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,115 |
| Restaurants | 647 |
| Retail Stores | 955 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 24 |
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 33.7% |