Castle Rock, CO vs New York City, NY
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Castle Rock
70.5
#1092 nationally
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 11). Castle Rock leads in median household income ($135,985 vs $74,694). Castle Rock leads in average commute (29.3 min vs 41.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Castle Rock, CO | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1092) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 81,415 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $666,242 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $135,985 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | D+64.8 |
C-
70.5 Score
Castle Rock, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$666,242
Population
81,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
West
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D-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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