A DRIVE AROUND TOWN
Castle Rock - Colorado - 4K Downtown Drive
Castle Rock - Colorado - 4K Downtown Drive. A film shared by Mileage Mike Travels.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Castle Rock
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
76,614
Median age 35.8
Median household income
$143,031
Median rent
$1,946/mo
Median home value
$621,700
Schools
19
1 districts
Summer high / winter low
86° / 18°
Pros
- Household incomes run 82% above the US median ($143,031).
- Rent takes only about 16% of the median household income.
- 79% of households own their home (US 65%).
- Property taxes are low: about 0.56% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Mild weather in May, June, September, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 37 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 40 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Homes cost 105% more than the US median ($621,700).
- Cold winters: January lows average 18°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Castle Rock?
Castle Rock spans 3 zip codes. Median home values range from $586,800 to $813,500 by zip.
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
Block & Bottle in Castle Rock
A restaurant-tour stop at Block & Bottle, a comfort-food spot open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. A Short shared by OCN Eats.
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Is Castle Rock a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 82% above the US median ($143,031). Rent takes only about 16% of the median household income. On the other hand: Homes cost 105% more than the US median ($621,700). Cold winters: January lows average 18°F.
How much do I need to earn to live in Castle Rock?
The median household earns $143,031. Rent at the median ($1,946/month) is about 16% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $77,840 a year.
How many schools are in Castle Rock?
19 public and private schools across 1 district. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Castle Rock?
Highs average 86°F in July and lows 18°F in January. The most comfortable months are May, June, September.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.