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Living in Castle Rock, CO

Castle Rock has low crime rates, high incomes, and good school systems, without the urban feel of a bigger city. Residents can take a look out their windows and still see spectacular rock formations, forests, and trees. It’s located close to a wealth of state parks and offers plenty for outdoor enthusiasts to explore. Additionally, it’s well located for commuters working in the high-tech hubs of north Colorado Springs, and The Denver Tech Center (DTC).

Rapid growth over the past decade has created many opportunities for residents of Castle Rock and made it a more attractive place to live. However, the city’s infrastructure has struggled to keep up, with congestion during rush hours, poorly paved roads, and a lack of parking places in some areas. Younger residents may also find the lack of nightlife difficult to put up with, and most venues close by 10pm.

Castle Rock, CO employment & economy

With a median household income of $101,122, residents of Castle Rock typically earn well above national and state averages. The most common industry by number of employees is retail trade, which employs 12.2% of the workforce. Professional, scientific and technical services (11.2%) is the second most common industry, while health care and social assistance (10.2%) comes third. The highest paying industries are management of companies and enterprises, mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, and wholesale trade.

With 4,795 employees, management occupations is the most common job group, followed by sales and related occupations, and office and administrative support roles. The highest paid residents work in computer and mathematical occupations, management occupations, and computer, engineering and science occupations.

Education in Castle Rock, CO

The Douglas County School District serves Castle Rock, and within the city limits, there are a total of 18 public schools, including; 2 high schools, 2 middle schools, 10 elementary schools, as well as 2 charter schools, one magnet school, and one alternative high school.

Castle View High School is the top-rated public high school, ranking as the 11th best public high school in the county, and the 120th best in Colorado. The school scores well above average in terms of college readiness. The Academy Charter School is the top-rated elementary and middle school in the city, accepting students from grades PK through 8. It ranks well in terms of student progress and test scores and continues to rate well above average. The Timber Trail Elementary School is another high-ranking elementary school, with students scoring well above average in tests.

In terms of higher education, Arapahoe Community College (ACC) works in partnership with the Colorado State University (CSU), and the Douglas County School District, to offer a number of degrees and certificates within 3 of ACC's Pathways: Business, Health, and Technology.