Castle Rock was founded in 1881, and today encompasses more than 33 square miles of land. Castle Rock is the 17th largest city in Colorado and is the county seat of Douglas County. It was named for the tower-shaped butte in the middle of the town. It’s located 37 miles north of Colorado Springs and 28 miles south of Denver.
Recreation and Parks
Castle Rock is known for it’s quaint downtown area, which features a number of unique shops and restaurants. Voted by Family Circle and Relocate America as one of the best places in the country to live. With an average of more than 300 days of sunshine, it’s hard not to enjoy the 54,775 acres of open space in town and the 19 different parks to choose from for family picnics, hiking and outdoor activities.
In addition to the parks and shopping downtown, Castle Rock boasts 51 miles of soft surface and paved trails, perfect for equestrian activities, running, biking and skating.
Red Hawk Ridge is an internationally known golf course that features a 6,942-yard course with extreme elevation changes, wildlife and a dramatic view. While the PGA tour may no longer stop at Red Hawk Ridge, the course is staffing with PGA golf pros and is a destination worth visiting, regardless of skill level.
Economy
Castle Rock is home to over 48,000 residents. The median household income is $86,777 with the median income for a family being $97,599. Only 3.6% of families and 6.4% of the population are below the federal poverty line. Real Estate has been holding its value in Castle Rock, with the median home value being over $280,000.
