At a Glance
Median Income
$143,031
$58,993 per capita
Home Value
$621,700
Zillow: $660,519
Median Rent
$1,946/mo
34.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
39/100K
955/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
54.9%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.8%
8.4% smoking rate
How Castle Rock Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Castle Rock's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Castle Rock a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Castle Rock residents earn a median household income of $143,031 , which is 90% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,993. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% 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 Rock is $621,700 , 121% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $660,519. Median rent is $1,946/month, with 34.8% 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 2005.
Safety & Crime
Castle Rock reports 39 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 955/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
54.9% of adults in Castle Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(63% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castle Rock has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 17.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Data Overview
People
Population76,614
Median Age35.8 yrs
Density2,205/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$143,031
Per Capita$58,993
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$31,178M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,634
Housing
A
Home Value$621,700
Rent$1,946
Ownership78.8%
Zillow$660,519
Housing Units26,829
Rent Burden34.8%
Crime
F
Violent39/100K
Property955/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault21/100K
Burglary62/100K
Health
Obesity25.8%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking8.4%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death4,121/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain17.6 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation6,309 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+54.9%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score7.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 45%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations21
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Castle Rock was founded in 1874.
The median home in Castle Rock was built in 2005.
25.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (35 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.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 647 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.