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New Castle, Colorado

town · Garfield County

At a glance

4,880
Population
$454,300
Median home value (all homes)
50% above U.S. median
$654,962
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,393/mo
Median rent
3% above U.S. median
$80,084
Median household income
2% above U.S. median
33.7 min
Average commute
100%
Homes with broadband
1.27%
Locations with fiber available
0.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 116 — 16% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing67% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes22% below
Insurance16% above
Commute cost19% 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 college11 mi
Nearest community college62 mi
Nearest technical college65 mi
High school graduates94.9%
College graduates32.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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