At a Glance
Median Income
$189,918
$79,046 per capita
Home Value
$827,900
Zillow: $885,471
Median Rent
$2,128/mo
44.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
69.9%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
7.1% smoking rate
How Castle Pines Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castle Pines's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castle Pines a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.7 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Castle Pines residents earn a median household income of $189,918 , which is 153% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $79,046. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,132 business establishments, including 647 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castle Pines is $827,900 , 194% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $885,471. Median rent is $2,128/month, with 44.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2002.
Education
69.9% of adults in Castle Pines hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(107% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castle Pines has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population12,573
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,311/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born11.2%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$189,918
Per Capita$79,046
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$31,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,634
Housing
A
Home Value$827,900
Rent$2,128
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$885,471
Housing Units4,253
Rent Burden44.0%
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes5.7%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,121/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain15.0 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation6,332 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+69.9%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+25.7%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute27 min
Broadband98.5%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Castle Pines was built in 2002.
33.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.398 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
11.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 647 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.