salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.3 years of household income. Most homes (80.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 69.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,000 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Colorado cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Colorado. It is number 100 of 112 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Castle Pines?
Share of households by yearly income. 61.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Castle Pines
| Size | Castle Pines | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,410 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,137 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,606 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,567 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Castle Pines overall?
Everyday prices in Colorado overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Castle Pines, so the Colorado figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Castle Pines
Life in Castle Pines
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Castle Pines?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $3,614 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $895,500 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $89,550 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Castle Pines, CO?
Renting in Castle Pines costs a median of about $2,600 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Colorado median is $2,080.
How much do I need to make to live in Castle Pines?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,000 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Castle Pines cheap or expensive?
Castle Pines is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.1% of the typical household income of $206,240. It ranks 100th cheapest of 112 Colorado cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Castle Pines?
The median homeowner in Castle Pines pays $5,269 a year in property taxes, about 0.59% of the median home value.
Is Castle Pines more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Colorado are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Castle Pines?
The median home value in Castle Pines is $895,500, about 4.3 times the typical yearly household income.
13,388 people live in Castle Pines. Numbers are typical (middle) values.