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Rock Creek Park, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · El Paso County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
126 Population 467/sq mi density
$129,712 Median Income $50,381 per capita
$630,200 Home Value $323,845 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
312 Violent Crime/100K 2,503 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
312 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
100.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Rock Creek Park, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$129,712
73% above
$50,381 per capita
Home Value
$630,200
124% above
Zillow: $323,845
Violent Crime
312/100K
18% below
2,503/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
100.0%
197% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.6%
26% below
9.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
330 sunny days/yr

How Rock Creek Park Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
173%
Home Value
224%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
297%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
82%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rock Creek Park 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

Rock Creek Park residents earn a median household income of $129,712 , which is 73% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $50,381. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,331 business establishments, including 1,567 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rock Creek Park is $630,200 , 124% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $323,845. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Safety & Crime

Rock Creek Park reports 312 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,503/100K.

Education

100.0% of adults in Rock Creek Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher (197% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population126
Median Age57.6 yrs
Density467/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans79.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$129,712
Per Capita$50,381
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$55,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,298

Housing

B+
Home Value$630,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$323,845
Housing Units47
Rent Burden32.0%

Crime

F
Violent312/100K
Property2,503/100K

Health

Obesity23.6%
Diabetes7.3%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death9,566/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain15.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation6,264 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+100.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+46.3%
School Score6.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Broadband45.0%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Rock Creek Park was built in 1966.
27.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 1,567 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 79 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.