At a Glance
Median Income
$189,918
$79,046 per capita
Home Value
$827,900
Zillow: $882,812
Median Rent
$2,128/mo
44.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
43/100K
6,387/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
69.9%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
7.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
330 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
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 1.9% (47% 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 $882,812. 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.
Safety & Crime
Castle Pines reports 43 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,387/100K.
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 71°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population12,573
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density1,311/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$189,918
Per Capita$79,046
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$31,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,634
Housing
A
Home Value$827,900
Rent$2,128
Ownership84.1%
Zillow$882,812
Housing Units4,253
Rent Burden44.0%
Crime
F
Violent43/100K
Property6,387/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes5.7%
Smoking7.1%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,121/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain17.6 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.