Living in Castle Pines, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Castle Pines · Census data 2020–2024
Castle Pines has 13,388 residents with a median age of 43.6. The median household income is $191,229 (100% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $895,500, the median rent is $2,211/month.
Castle Pines at a glance
- Population
- 13,388
- Median age
- 43.6State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $191,229State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $895,500State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,211/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 69.7%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Castle Pines a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 100% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 6.9%.
Cons: Home values 66% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Castle Pines
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Castle Pines the median home value is $895,500, 169% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,211 per month, which is 47.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,772 a month in housing costs.
Castle Pines median household income
The median household income in Castle Pines is $191,229 and the income per person is $79,845. 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Castle Pines: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,119
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.66
Castle Pines demographics
- Population
- 13,388
- Median age
- 43.6
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 15%
- Households
- 5,030
- Foreign-born
- 10.1%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Castle Pines ›
Education in Castle Pines
69.7% of adults 25 and older in Castle Pines have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 24.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Castle Pines
- Unemployment rate
- 2.6%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 37.1%
- Drive alone
- 55.4%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.4%
Castle Pines vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Pines | 13,388 | $191,229 | $895,500 | $2,211 |
| Castle Pines Village | 4,436 | $250,001 | $1,453,400 | — |
| Stepping Stone | 3,137 | $223,839 | $785,700 | — |
| Lone Tree | 14,147 | $123,741 | $874,100 | $2,139 |
| Meridian Village | 2,699 | $190,833 | $732,400 | $3,071 |
| Sierra Ridge | 3,663 | $158,183 | $862,500 | $1,726 |
| Meridian | 5,634 | $89,877 | $581,100 | $1,992 |
| Castle Rock | 79,123 | $145,197 | $652,900 | $2,000 |
| Grand View Estates | 567 | $180,625 | $901,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Castle Pines, CO?
The median household income in Castle Pines is $191,229, 100% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Castle Pines?
The median home value in Castle Pines is $895,500, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Castle Pines?
The median gross rent in Castle Pines is $2,211 per month, about 47.4% of household income.
Is Castle Pines, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 100% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 2.6%; a poverty rate of 6.9%. Minuses: home values 66% higher than the state median; an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Castle Pines?
The median age in Castle Pines is 43.6 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Castle Pines?
The average commute to work in Castle Pines is 27 minutes; 37.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Castle Pines?
The unemployment rate in Castle Pines is 2.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Castle Pines?
69.7% of adults in Castle Pines have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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