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Ken Caryl, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Jefferson County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
33,407 Population 3,398/sq mi density
$116,838 Median Income $58,999 per capita
$565,700 Home Value $600,186 Zillow
$1,950 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$116,838 median income, 2.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$565,700 home value, $1,950/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Ken Caryl, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$116,838
55% above
$58,999 per capita
Home Value
$565,700
101% above
Zillow: $600,186
Median Rent
$1,950/mo
68% above
26.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
656/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
49.8%
48% above
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
2.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.1%
31% below
9.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Ken Caryl Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Ken Caryl's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
155%
Home Value
201%
Rent
168%
Poverty
18%
Bachelor's
148%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Ken Caryl a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Ken Caryl residents earn a median household income of $116,838 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,999. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,019 business establishments, including 1,324 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Ken Caryl is $565,700 , 101% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $600,186. Median rent is $1,950/month, with 26.0% 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 1987.

Safety & Crime

Ken Caryl reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 656/100K.

Education

49.8% of adults in Ken Caryl hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% above the national average). 97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Ken Caryl has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population33,407
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density3,398/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$116,838
Per Capita$58,999
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty2.2%
County GDP$46,223M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,512

Housing

B+
Home Value$565,700
Rent$1,950
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$600,186
Housing Units13,814
Rent Burden26.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property656/100K

Health

Obesity22.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking9.2%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death6,799/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain16.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation5,791 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+49.8%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+17.0%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 39% / D 58%
Commute28 min
Broadband97.1%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations55
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Ken Caryl was built in 1987.
23.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 1,324 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.