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Living in
Ken Caryl.
Ken Caryl is an unincorporated community in Jefferson County, CO. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Ken Caryl
Ken Caryl is a well-established suburban community in the Denver metro area that attracts families and couples, especially those seeking stable, residential neighborhoods with decent schools. With a median household income around $117,000 and median home prices near $600,000, it's solidly upper-middle class — you're looking at a committed financial investment, and the 28-minute average commute means you'll want reliable transportation. The community has a mature feel with a median age of 40.8 years and strong married-couple households (54.6%), though single-parent and single-person households represent a meaningful portion of the population too.
Ken Caryl at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Foreign-Born
6.4%
Broadband Internet
97.6%
of households
Population Growth
-1.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Ken Caryl: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Ken Caryl, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (9.0%), and 5.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.6%
of residents
65 and Older
18.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
27.0%
of households
Married Couples
53.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.41
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 21% above CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Ken Caryl
In Ken Caryl, rent runs 21% above the CO average, and home values are 11% above the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,123
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.3%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Ken Caryl and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Jefferson County, which includes Ken Caryl, is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
Ken Caryl: Jefferson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Jefferson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Ken Caryl 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
Commute27.5 min avg
How Ken Caryl residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Ken Caryl, most residents drive alone to work (63%), and 55% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 30 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 30% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, which covers Ken Caryl, runs 30% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
229.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
920.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
94.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Jefferson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Jefferson County, which includes Ken Caryl, the most common type is winter weather, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2024 | 49 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 42 | Winter Weather | $60,000 |
| 2022 | 45 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 27 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 32 | Winter Weather | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 35 | Winter Weather | $10,000 |
| 2018 | 30 | Winter Weather | 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.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Jefferson County, county-wide
Air Quality48 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Jefferson County, which includes Ken Caryl, is typically good — 215 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
48
Good Days
215
per year
Moderate Days
137
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Jefferson County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Ken Caryl has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/38°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
19.1"
Annual Snowfall
34.1"
Hot Days/Year
33
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
147
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 46°F | 19°F | 0.48" |
| Feb | 47°F | 20°F | 0.67" |
| Mar | 55°F | 28°F | 1.19" |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 2.07" |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 2.73" |
| Jun | 81°F | 53°F | 1.87" |
| Jul | 86°F | 60°F | 2.05" |
| Aug | 85°F | 58°F | 1.85" |
| Sep | 77°F | 49°F | 1.26" |
| Oct | 64°F | 37°F | 1.04" |
| Nov | 53°F | 28°F | 0.74" |
| Dec | 45°F | 20°F | 0.61" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Ken Caryl
Uninsured
4.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Ken Caryl's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Uchealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Highlands Ranch
Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Fort Logan
Psychiatric · 6.2 mi away · Denver
Adventhealth Littleton
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Littleton
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.
Education17.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Ken Caryl
Ken Caryl's student/teacher ratio is 17.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 50.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
10
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Ken Caryl (within 15 miles)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
13 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 15,002 students · in-state tuition $11,540 · 39% graduate · median earnings $57,612 (10 yrs after entry)
Colorado State University Global
13.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,563 students · in-state tuition $9,000 · 45% graduate · median earnings $82,047 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 6,155 students · in-state tuition $22,658 · 82% graduate · median earnings $102,077 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,025 students · in-state tuition $63,246 · 77% graduate · median earnings $77,205 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,549 students · in-state tuition $42,758 · 31% graduate · median earnings $52,025 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,096 students · in-state tuition $5,218 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,120 (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, 47 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Ken Caryl
Ken Caryl has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument (47 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
47 mi awayRocky Mountain National Park
National Park
62 mi awayCities Near Ken Caryl
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Ken Caryl?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Ken Caryl FAQ
Is Ken Caryl, Colorado affordable?⌄
Ken Caryl's median rent is $2,127/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $118,269/year. Median home value is $600,300.
Is Ken Caryl, Colorado safe?⌄
Ken Caryl is policed by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 230 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 920 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Ken Caryl, Colorado?⌄
Jefferson County, which includes Ken Caryl, has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Ken Caryl, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Ken Caryl is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,127/month and median household income is $118,269/year. The median home value is $600,300. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Ken Caryl, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Ken Caryl is 28 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