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Tour of Castle Rock, Colorado

  • iambradfordschulz
  • Jan 31, 2022
  • 3 min read

Today we’re checking out Castle Rock, Colorado!

One of the best value suburbs in Colorado right now, Castle Rock is hard to beat! In terms of price, lifestyle, and amenities, it doesn't get better than this. Castle Rock is a fast-growing suburb just 40 minutes away from Colorado Springs and Denver, and we think it's a great place to live in!

Let’s go!


Castle Rock Vibes

Located basically smack dab between Denver and Colorado Springs and the edge of the Denver metro, Castle Rock really has a lot going for it - beautiful views, a cute downtown, and great value for home buyers! The population of Castle Rock is around 75,000 and has grown about 56% since 2010, and with all the pros Castle Rock has, it’s easy to see why.

Other pros in terms of value would be its dedicated land to outdoor space. Approximately 27% of Castle Rock is designated as outdoor space. Another pro, adding to the value, is the schools.

Schools here in Castle Rock are good! Served by the Douglas County School District, it is rated an A- and ranks the 4th best school district for athletes in Colorado, and 17th best school district overall in Colorado*. Most schools are rated around a B+ from Elementary on up*.

Home Price Statistics The median home price in Castle Rock comes in around $525k - below the Denver metro median of around $650k. Approximately 78% of residents own, and about 22% rent.

Currently on the market, the low end for single family homes will run about $425k. While on the high end, they can go for as much as $5 million. Although primarily single-family homes, Castle Rock does have condos/townhomes to offer - you’ll find those more around the downtown Castle Rock area. Currently on the market, you can find them starting around $360k and going upwards of $1 million.


Pros + Cons

Pros:

  • Value - affordable home prices

  • Great outdoor spaces

  • Beautiful views

  • Good schools

  • Conveniently located to both Denver and Colorado Springs

  • Tons of suburban amenities

  • Cute and quaint downtown - great bars, restaurants, and shops

Cons:

  • Most residents commute out of the city for work - not much for industry and jobs

  • Fairly long commute for some folks

  • Little for public transportation - car reliant city

  • Very spread out - will the infrastructure keep up with the population influx?

For Fans Of

Basically, if you like this neighborhood, you might want to check out these other neighborhoods 👇

  • Lone Tree

    • Similar geographically and slightly in vibe, Lone Tree is a complete suburb located a little closer to Denver and is more expensive with slightly higher rated schools,

  • Evergreen

    • Maybe a bit of a stretch but it has the views, cute downtown, and good schools. But it is a proper mountain town and less of a sprawling suburb

  • Longmont

    • The north Denver metro equivalent to Castle Rock. Longmont is to Fort Collins what Castle Rock is to Colorado Springs.

  • Castle Pines

    • Some of the best schools, more expensive, and “boujee”. Tons of great outdoor spaces but maybe a bit more homogenous.

To Sum Up Castle Rock in Three Points

  • Fantastic Value - affordable homes

  • Great outdoor spaces and beautiful views

  • Cute downtown and conveniently located between Denver and Colorado Springs

As We Depart

Every day I help people who are moving or relocating to the Denver area, find the home of their dreams in one of the best metropolitan areas in the country! If you're looking for a full-service Real Estate company that specializes in these cross-country moves, or just across the city, look no further.

Welcome to Denver, CO - Make Yourself at Home!

Jesse Lynch - The New Face of Real Estate


*according to niche.com

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