At a Glance
Median Income
$65,272
$27,393 per capita
Home Value
$301,000
Zillow: $468,492
Median Rent
$1,326/mo
33.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
1,877/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.6%
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
240 sunny days/yr
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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Castle Rock residents earn a median household income of $65,272 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,393. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,712 business establishments, including 230 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Castle Rock is $301,000 , 7% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $468,492. Median rent is $1,326/month, with 33.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Castle Rock reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,877/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.6% of adults in Castle Rock hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(57% below the national average).
90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Castle Rock has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population2,298
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density1,094/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,272
Per Capita$27,393
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$7,231M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,300
Housing
A
Home Value$301,000
Rent$1,326
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$468,492
Housing Units994
Rent Burden33.6%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property1,877/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary306/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,701/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain48.1 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation42 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.6%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Castle Rock was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Southwest Washington Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 230 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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