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About
Life in Castle Pines
Castle Pines is a community of 12,573 people in Colorado. The median household income is $189,918, median rent runs about $2,211 per month, and median home values are around $895,500. Unemployment is low at 3.8%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Castle Pines at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
43.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
10.1%
Broadband Internet
98.4%
of households
Population Growth
+41.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics10.1% foreign-born, most often from Sudan
Who lives in Castle Pines: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Castle Pines, the largest foreign-born group is from Sudan (22.0%), and 3.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.9%
of residents
65 and Older
15.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.1%
of households
Married Couples
74.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.66
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% above CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Castle Pines
In Castle Pines, rent runs 26% above the CO average, and home values are 66% above the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
72.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
48.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,269
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
80.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $877,990 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Castle Pines and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Douglas County, which includes Castle Pines, is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Castle Pines: Douglas County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Douglas County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Castle Pines is about 4% of Douglas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Castle Pines Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area
Commute26.9 min avg
How Castle Pines residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Castle Pines, most residents drive alone to work (55%), and 61% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 29 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, which covers Castle Pines, runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
188.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
820.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Douglas County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
88.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Douglas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Douglas County, which includes Castle Pines, the most common type is winter weather, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 40 | Winter Weather | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 38 | Winter Weather | $25,000 |
| 2022 | 34 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 28 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 22 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 28 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 24 | Hail | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Douglas County, county-wide
Castle Pines is about 4% of Douglas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality46 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Douglas County, which includes Castle Pines, is typically good — 247 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
46
Good Days
247
per year
Moderate Days
111
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Douglas County, county-wide
Castle Pines is about 4% of Douglas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate83°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Castle Pines has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/34°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/54°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/36°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
18.2"
Annual Snowfall
57.5"
Hot Days/Year
23
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
167
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
74
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 18°F | 0.55" |
| Feb | 47°F | 20°F | 0.70" |
| Mar | 54°F | 27°F | 1.54" |
| Apr | 59°F | 33°F | 2.08" |
| May | 68°F | 42°F | 1.97" |
| Jun | 80°F | 51°F | 2.20" |
| Jul | 86°F | 56°F | 2.32" |
| Aug | 84°F | 55°F | 2.52" |
| Sep | 77°F | 47°F | 1.39" |
| Oct | 65°F | 35°F | 0.85" |
| Nov | 54°F | 26°F | 0.79" |
| Dec | 46°F | 18°F | 0.69" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Castle Pines
Uninsured
3.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Castle Pines's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventhealth Castle Rock
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.2 mi away · Castle Rock
Sky Ridge Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.5 mi away · Lone Tree
Denver Springs
Psychiatric · 7 mi away · Englewood
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Castle Pines
Castle Pines's student/teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 69.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
69.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Castle Pines (within 15 miles)
Arizona College of Nursing-Aurora
13.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 336 students · in-state tuition $25,667 · median earnings $41,223 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument, 44 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Castle Pines
Castle Pines has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (44 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
44 mi awayRocky Mountain National Park
National Park
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in Castle Pines
Castle Pines Library
360 Village Square Lane, Castle Rock
Cities Near Castle Pines
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Castle Pines FAQ
Is Castle Pines, Colorado affordable?⌄
Castle Pines's median rent is $2,211/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $191,229/year. Median home value is $895,500.
Is Castle Pines, Colorado safe?⌄
Castle Pines is policed by the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 189 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 821 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Castle Pines, Colorado?⌄
Douglas County, which includes Castle Pines, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Castle Pines, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Castle Pines is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,211/month and median household income is $191,229/year. The median home value is $895,500. About 72% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Castle Pines, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Castle Pines is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from