Living in Ken Caryl, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ken Caryl · Census data 2020–2024
Ken Caryl has 33,233 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $118,269 (24% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $600,300, the median rent is $2,127/month.
Ken Caryl at a glance
- Population
- 33,233
- Median age
- 41.8State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $118,269State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $600,300State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,127/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 50.4%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Ken Caryl a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.7%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Ken Caryl
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ken Caryl the median home value is $600,300, 80% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,127 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,402 a month in housing costs.
Ken Caryl median household income
The median household income in Ken Caryl is $118,269 and the income per person is $60,313. 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Ken Caryl: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 13,945
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.41
Ken Caryl demographics
- Population
- 33,233
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 20.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.7%
- Households
- 13,769
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ken Caryl ›
Education in Ken Caryl
50.4% of adults 25 and older in Ken Caryl have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 18.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ken Caryl
- Unemployment rate
- 3.8%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 26.8%
- Drive alone
- 63%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.6%
Ken Caryl vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Caryl | 33,233 | $118,269 | $600,300 | $2,127 |
| Columbine | 25,478 | $131,232 | $617,200 | $2,448 |
| Dakota Ridge | 33,753 | $120,822 | $604,600 | $2,176 |
| Columbine Valley | 2,047 | $250,001 | $1,578,900 | — |
| Bow Mar | 1,047 | $241,583 | $2,000,001 | $3,501 |
| Littleton | 44,710 | $98,839 | $630,600 | $1,819 |
| Morrison | 412 | $122,083 | $875,000 | $1,700 |
| Sterling Ranch | 4,213 | $206,719 | $802,000 | $3,501 |
| Sheridan | 6,005 | $60,608 | $380,600 | $1,622 |
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What is the median household income in Ken Caryl, CO?
The median household income in Ken Caryl is $118,269, 24% 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 Ken Caryl?
The median home value in Ken Caryl is $600,300, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Ken Caryl?
The median gross rent in Ken Caryl is $2,127 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Ken Caryl, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Colorado median; unemployment of 3.8%; a poverty rate of 3.7%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Ken Caryl?
The median age in Ken Caryl is 41.8 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Ken Caryl?
The average commute to work in Ken Caryl is 28 minutes; 26.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ken Caryl?
The unemployment rate in Ken Caryl is 3.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ken Caryl?
50.4% of adults in Ken Caryl 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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