Rock Creek Park, CO

Colorado · Metropolitan Area

Rock Creek Park is a small town in Colorado with a population of 126. Residents earn $129,712 per year, which is 73% above the national average.

4.6 /5.0
A+ Excellent
126 Population 467/sq mi density
$129,712 Median Income $50,381 per capita
$630,200 Home Value
N/A Median Rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.6 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$129,712 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$630,200 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $129,712
73% higher than US avg
Home Value $630,200
124% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 100.0%
197% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 23.6%
26% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Rock Creek Park Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population126
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density467/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans78.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$129,712
Per Capita$50,381
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$55,117M

Housing

B+
Home Value$630,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity23.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease4.5%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
AQI41 (Good)
Rain15.9 in/yr
Elevation6,264 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
School Score5.90

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
CommuteN/A
Broadband47.0%
Libraries17

Is Rock Creek Park a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rock Creek Park receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Rock Creek Park stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rock Creek Park is $129,712, which is significantly higher than the national average — 73% above $75,149. This places Rock Creek Park among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rock Creek Park is $630,200, making it a premium housing market at 124% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Rock Creek Park is a highly educated community — 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Rock Creek Park experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches, including 32.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Rock Creek Park has a population of 126 with a density of 467 people per square mile. The median age is 57.6 years, 48% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%).

Population

126
Total Population
467
People / sq mi
57.6yrs
Median Age
48% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46%
Female 54%

Race & Ethnicity

Rock Creek Park vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.8%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.2%
39% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rock Creek Park vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rock Creek Park is $129,712, which is 73% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Rock Creek Park vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$129,712
73% above US avg
Per Capita Income$50,381
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298
IRS Avg AGI$82,157

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)25,331
County GDP$55,117M

Business (County)

Restaurants1,567
Healthcare2,338
Retail2,022
Manufacturing435

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,365
4% below US avg
Effective Tax Rate0.53%

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home27.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Rock Creek Park is $630,200, 124% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$630,200
124% above US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,083
1 Bedroom$1,161
2 Bedrooms$1,429
3 Bedrooms$1,861
4 Bedrooms$2,178

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,365
4% below US avg
Effective Rate0.53%
In Rock Creek Park, 23.6% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 21.2% report depression. 14.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rock Creek Park vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity23.6%
26% below US avg
Diabetes7.3%
Heart Disease4.5%
High Blood Pressure25.0%
Asthma10.1%
COPD4.6%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity14.4%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress14.7%
Physical Distress11.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate64.0%
Premature Death9,566/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.3/10
Exercise Access89.8%
Healthcare Facilities2,338

Crime Rates: Rock Creek Park vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)79
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Rock Creek Park has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.5°F
6% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall15.9 inches
58% below US avg
Snowfall32.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation6,264 ft (1,909 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density467/sq mi
Coordinates38.7011°N, 104.8347°W
County FIPS08041
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 100.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (197% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 9.8-point margin. 47.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53.6%
D 43.8%

Winner: Republican by 9.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+100.0%
197% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score5.90
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density467/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access47.0%
Public Libraries17
Healthcare Facilities2,338
Restaurants1,567
Retail Stores2,022

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)79
FEMA Disaster Declarations91

Commute & Transportation

Work from Home27.3%

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