Castle Rock, CO vs Wheat Ridge, CO
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
Wheat Ridge
64.5
#1690 nationally
Castle Rock leads in crime level (1.0 vs 13.2). Wheat Ridge leads in walk score (45 vs 11). Castle Rock leads in median household income ($135,985 vs $79,567).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Castle Rock, CO | Wheat Ridge, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1092) | 64.5 (#1690) |
| Population | 81,415 | 31,804 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $666,242 | $595,582 |
| Median Household Income | $135,985 | $79,567 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | D+19.5 |
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
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D
64.5 Score
Wheat Ridge, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$595,582
Population
31,804
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
45
West
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