What is the median household income in Castle Pines, CO?
The median household income in Castle Pines, CO is $191,229 (±$15,186) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Paying the median gross rent of $2,211 a month would take about $88,400 a year at the common guideline of spending no more than 30% of income on rent.
In Castle Pines, the median household income went from $163,819 in 2015–2019 to $191,229 in 2020–2024 (+16.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $191,229 (±$15,186)
- Median renter income
- $57,885 (±$33,606)
- Income to afford median rent
- about $88,400
Income in Castle Pines against Douglas County, its state and the nation
| Castle Pines | Douglas County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $191,229 (±$15,186) | $149,594 (±$2,519) | $95,470 (±$578) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $57,885 (±$33,606) | $91,018 (±$3,746) | $63,537 (±$555) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $215,313 (±$24,271) | $169,775 (±$2,877) | $117,732 (±$838) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | $2,211 (±$196) | $2,193 (±$33) | $1,761 (±$7) | $1,413 |
In Castle Pines, median household income is higher than in Douglas County ($149,594).
It is also higher than in Colorado ($95,470).
It is higher than the national figure ($80,734).
In Douglas County, Castle Pines ranks 5 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 10 of 325.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How much you need to earn to rent in Castle Pines
Many landlords and housing programs use 30% of gross income as the most a household should spend on rent.
At that guideline, the median gross rent of $2,211 a month ($26,532 a year) needs an income of about $88,400 a year.
The median renting household in Castle Pines earns $57,885 a year, less than that.
This is arithmetic on the published medians, not a rule any landlord must follow; screening criteria vary and some places limit how income may be weighed.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $163,819 (±$12,133) | $191,229 (±$15,186) | +16.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median gross rent | $1,768 (±$134) | $2,211 (±$196) | +25.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $615,400 (±$12,508) | $895,500 (±$24,143) | +45.5% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Castle Pines
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Pines | — | $191,229 (±$15,186) | — |
| Castle Pines Village | 2.0 mi | $250,000 or more | — |
| Stepping Stone | 4.4 mi | $223,839 (±$46,744) | Not measurably different |
| Lone Tree | 4.7 mi | $123,741 (±$17,393) | Lower |
| Meridian Village | 5.1 mi | $190,833 (±$60,641) | Not measurably different |
| Sierra Ridge | 5.4 mi | $158,183 (±$13,211) | Lower |
| Meridian | 5.8 mi | $89,877 (±$11,518) | Lower |
| Parker | 5.9 mi | $133,369 (±$3,893) | Lower |
| Castle Rock | 6.0 mi | $145,197 (±$7,924) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Lone Tree, CO ($123,741), Sierra Ridge, CO ($158,183), Meridian, CO ($89,877).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Castle Pines Village | $250,000 or more |
| 2 | Stepping Stone | $223,839 (±$46,744) |
| 3 | Sterling Ranch | $206,719 (±$20,102) |
| 4 | The Pinery | $194,446 (±$16,466) |
| 5 | Castle Pines | $191,229 (±$15,186) |
| 6 | Meridian Village | $190,833 (±$60,641) |
| 7 | Roxborough Park | $173,083 (±$11,749) |
| 8 | Highlands Ranch | $159,307 (±$4,781) |
| 9 | Stonegate | $159,086 (±$9,891) |
| 10 | Perry Park | $158,214 (±$30,326) |
| 11 | Sierra Ridge | $158,183 (±$13,211) |
Showing 11 of 17 places in Douglas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Castle Pines
What is the median household income in Castle Pines?
The median household income in Castle Pines is $191,229 (±$15,186) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How much do you need to make to afford rent in Castle Pines?
About $88,400 a year, if rent is to stay at or below 30% of income at the median gross rent of $2,211 a month.
Have incomes in Castle Pines kept up with inflation?
In Castle Pines, the median household income went from $163,819 in 2015–2019 to $191,229 in 2020–2024 (+16.7%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Castle Pines?
The median renting household in Castle Pines, CO earns $57,885 (±$33,606) a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Pines city, Colorado
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Pines city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Pines city, Colorado
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Pines city, Colorado
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Pines city, Colorado
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Pines city, Colorado
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Castle Pines city, Colorado (place:12387, in state:08).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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