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Castle Rock, Colorado

town · Douglas County

At a glance

79,123
Population
$652,900
Median home value (all homes)
115% above U.S. median
$666,242
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$2,000/mo
Median rent
48% above U.S. median
$145,197
Median household income
85% above U.S. median
28.6 min
Average commute
97.7%
Homes with broadband
26.72%
Locations with fiber available
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 136 — 36% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing133% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities11% below
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost1% above
For business: Colorado is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college18 mi
Nearest technical college12 mi
High school graduates97.1%
College graduates55.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Castle Rock Economic Development Council
A nonprofit organization that provides professional and comprehensive services to firms relocating or expanding in Castle Rock, Colorado, and maintains a database of available commercial real estate, area demographics, and business resources to help ventures start and grow in Castle Rock.
county Douglas County Economic Development
Douglas County Government delivers county services in Castle Rock, Colorado, including elected officials, public safety, transportation, health, and economic development information for residents and businesses.
state Colorado Economic Development
The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade promotes economic growth and long-term job creation by supporting small businesses and encouraging business expansion across Colorado, and champions industries like the creative industries, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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