Signals
Ken Caryl
Castle Rock
Climate
62 · Bottom 23%
vs62 · Bottom 23%
Physical resilience
33 · Bottom 26%
vs54 · Bottom 46%
Housing affordability
69 · Bottom 32%
vs83 · Top 46%
Access
97 · Top 22%
vs98 · Top 21%
Economic stability
82 · Top 4%
vs84 · Top 2%
Measured values
| Metric | Ken Caryl | Castle Rock | Source period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,233 | 79,123 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median household income | $118,269 | $145,197 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Per capita income | $60,313 | $62,170 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Population density | 3,380/sq mi | 2,277/sq mi | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median home value | $600,300 | $652,900 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median gross rent | $2,127 | $2,000 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Homeownership rate | 84.4% | 78.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 50.4% | 55.9% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Poverty rate | 3.7% | 3.8% | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Average July high | 87°F | 87°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Average January low | 19°F | 19°F | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Annual precipitation | 15.0" | 15.0" | 1991-2020 Normals |
| Distance to major airport | 14 mi | 13 mi | NASR current cycle |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 30.6 min | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
| Median age | 41.8 | 36.5 | 2024 ACS 5-Year |
A bolded value is the more favorable of the two where the metric has a clear direction. Metrics like population and density have no inherent better or worse and are shown unweighted.
Physical risk tradeoff
Ken Caryl
Elevated or high exposure: hail, tornado, wildfire.
Castle Rock
Elevated or high exposure: hail, wildfire, tornado.
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