Housing
Home prices and rent in Castle Rock
Median home values, rents and incomes from the U.S. Census Bureau, compared with Colorado and the U.S.
Census geography: Castle Rock town, Colorado. These survey estimates are not current listing prices.
Castle Rock vs. Colorado and the U.S.
| Castle Rock | Colorado | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $652,900 | $539,400 | $332,700 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $2,000 | $1,761 | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $145,197 | $95,470 | $80,734 |
| Homes owned by occupants | 79% | 66% | 65% |
| Median year built | 2007 | 1988 | 1980 |
Ten years of change
| 2014 | 2019 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $283,700 | $422,100 | $652,900 |
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,219 | $1,536 | $2,000 |
| Median household income | $86,563 | $109,700 | $145,197 |
Fair Market Rents (HUD, fiscal year 2027)
Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA · Douglas County. HUD's payment benchmarks for housing programs: typical gross rent (rent plus utilities) for a recent mover, not a listing or an asking rent.
Large figures are the metro-area Fair Market Rent.
Income limits (HUD, fiscal year 2026)
Area median family income: $144,000. Households at or under these incomes can qualify for many housing programs; check each program's own rules.
| Household size | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Low income (80%) | $74,800 | $85,450 | $96,150 | $106,800 | $115,350 | $123,900 | $132,450 | $141,000 |
| Very low income (50%) | $50,400 | $57,600 | $64,800 | $72,000 | $77,800 | $83,550 | $89,300 | $95,050 |
| Extremely low income (30%) | $30,250 | $34,600 | $38,900 | $43,200 | $46,700 | $50,150 | $53,600 | $57,050 |
Source: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Fair Market Rents and Income Limits, checked October 18, 2026.
Questions
What is the median home value in Castle Rock?
$652,900, according to the Census Bureau’s 2024 American Community Survey (5-year estimates), compared with $539,400 in Colorado and $332,700 nationally.
How much is rent in Castle Rock?
Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $2,000 a month, versus $1,761 statewide.
How much have home values risen in Castle Rock?
The median home value went from $283,700 in 2014 to $652,900 in 2024 (+130%).
What is fair market rent in Castle Rock?
HUD's fiscal year 2027 Fair Market Rent for the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO MSA is $1,751 for a studio, $1,831 for one bedroom and $2,169 for two bedrooms. These are HUD program benchmarks, not asking rents.
Are these current market prices?
No. They are survey medians from the Census Bureau, based on a five-year survey period, so they lag today’s listings. They are the most consistent way to compare places and track change over time.
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2014, 2019, 2024), Castle Rock town, Colorado. Values are estimates with margins of error.