How long is the commute from Castle Rock, CO?
Workers who live in Castle Rock, CO take an average of 28.6 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
62.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.1% take public transportation.
1.7% of workers walk to work.
28.8% work from home.
2.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 28.6 minutes (±1.2)
- Public transportation
- 0.1%
- Work from home
- 28.8%
- Households without a car
- 2.3%
How people in Castle Rock get to work
| Means of transportation | Castle Rock | Douglas County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 62.9% (±2.5 points) | 61.9% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 5.3% (±1.1 points) | 4.9% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.1% (±0.1 points) | 0.6% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.7% (±0.6 points) | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±0.5 points) | 1.0% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.8% (±2.2 points) | 30.5% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Castle Rock, the average commute is higher than in Douglas County (27.1 minutes).
It is also higher than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Castle Rock, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Douglas County (0.6%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Douglas County, Castle Rock ranks 7 of 17 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 87 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Castle Rock
| Vehicles available | Castle Rock | Douglas County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.3% (±0.8 points) | 2.4% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 25.1% (±2.2 points) | 24.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 46.0% (±2.6 points) | 45.1% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 26.6% (±2.1 points) | 28.1% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Castle Rock, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Douglas County (2.4%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Castle Rock
| Castle Rock | Douglas County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 28.8% (±2.2 points) | 30.5% (±1.0 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 98.4% (±0.8 points) | 98.9% (±0.2 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 97.7% (±0.9 points) | 97.9% (±0.3 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Castle Rock, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Douglas County (97.9%).
It is also higher than in Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Castle Rock
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock | — | 28.6 minutes (±1.2) | — |
| Castle Pines Village | 5.1 mi | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) | Lower |
| Castle Pines | 6.0 mi | 26.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| The Pinery | 7.4 mi | 31.0 minutes (±2.4) | Not measurably different |
| Stepping Stone | 9.7 mi | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) | Not measurably different |
| Parker | 9.9 mi | 26.1 minutes (±1.0) | Lower |
| Perry Park | 10 mi | 31.0 minutes (±7.0) | Not measurably different |
| Larkspur | 10 mi | 33.8 minutes (±19.2) | Not measurably different |
| Meridian Village | 11 mi | 22.3 minutes (±3.6) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Castle Pines Village, CO (24.3 minutes), Parker, CO (26.1 minutes), Meridian Village, CO (22.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Douglas County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sierra Ridge | 39.5 minutes (±12.1) |
| 2 | Roxborough Park | 35.5 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 | Larkspur | 33.8 minutes (±19.2) |
| 4 (tie) | Perry Park | 31.0 minutes (±7.0) |
| 4 (tie) | The Pinery | 31.0 minutes (±2.4) |
| 6 | Sterling Ranch | 28.9 minutes (±4.6) |
| 7 | Castle Rock | 28.6 minutes (±1.2) |
| 8 | Castle Pines | 26.9 minutes (±2.7) |
| 9 | Stonegate | 26.8 minutes (±2.2) |
| 10 | Stepping Stone | 26.3 minutes (±3.7) |
| 11 | Parker | 26.1 minutes (±1.0) |
| 12 | Lone Tree | 25.7 minutes (±2.0) |
| 13 | Castle Pines Village | 24.3 minutes (±2.9) |
Showing 13 of 17 places in Douglas County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Castle Rock
How long is the average commute in Castle Rock?
Workers who live in Castle Rock, CO take an average of 28.6 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Castle Rock without a car?
2.3% of households in Castle Rock have no vehicle, and 0.1% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Castle Rock?
28.8% (±2.2 points) of workers who live in Castle Rock worked from home, and 97.7% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Rock town, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Rock town, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Castle Rock town, Colorado
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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