Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
14%
Castle Rock
Castle Rock, CO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,701
Population
84,344
Renter Mix
22% Rent
Explore the great outdoors in Castle Rock
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Castle Rock sits between Denver and Colorado Springs, with the distinctive castle-shaped butte at its center defining the landscape. The town encompasses 5,415 acres of parks and open space, connected by 75 miles of trails. Current rental rates range from $1,584 for studios to $2,699 for four-bedroom units. The Meadows area offers mountain views, while downtown Castle Rock features local shops and restaurants beneath the town's namesake formation.
Castle Rock's location in the Colorado Foothills Life Zone showcases ponderosa pine woodlands and native grasslands, home to mule deer, golden eagles, and black bears. Philip S. Miller Park spans 300 acres of recreational space. Each holiday season since 1936, the town continues its tradition of illuminating the 45-foot star atop Castle Rock, a symbol that has become synonymous with the community. The median household income is $131,299, and the average age is 38.
Explore the City
Native Legend Open Space
Mercantile Park hosts the popular "Music in the Meadows" concert series.
The Douglas County Veterans Monument honors US military veterans.
Bike Path in Castle Rock
Native Legend Open Space
Community events are often held in downtown's Festival Park.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$131,299
Average: $149,628
Education
33,881
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
46,068
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Castle Rock has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
22%
Non-Renters
78%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
36%
Other Education
64%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Castle Rock, CO is $1,584 for a studio, $1,695 for one bedroom, $2,074 for two bedrooms, and $2,642 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Castle Rock has decreased by -5.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,695/month
767 Sq Ft
House
$3,981/month
2,681 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,338/month
1,722 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Castle Rock, CO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-8
582 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
470 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
449 Students
Renaissance Expedition Learn Outward Bound School
Public
Grades K-5
381 Students
Timber Trail Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
369 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
582 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
347 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
711 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
961 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
442 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,990 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
347 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,758 Students
Daniel C Oakes High School--Castle Rock
Public
Grades 9-12
149 Students
Public
Grades K-12
201 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Daniels Park
- Castlewood Canyon State Park
Airports
- Denver International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.