Castle Rock, Colorado

Colorado community balancing growth and livability

West Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO Metro

WhereAtHome Score

70.5

C-

out of 100

Overview

Castle Rock is a Colorado city with a population of approximately 81,415, part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $666,242. Median household income is $135,985.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 81,415 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $666,242 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $135,985 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 29.3 minutes
  • Part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

81,415

Source: Census ACS

$666,242

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$135,985

Source: Census ACS

29.3 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

11

Source: Walk Score

141 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Douglas County (county-level results)

45%
52%
Democrat 110,408
Republican 127,451
Leans R+7.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 30.8/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 56.2/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 44.9/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 95/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 11/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 60.3/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 70.5

Location

Castle Rock, CO (39.3926, -104.8602)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.