Electricity rates in Castle Rock, Colorado
Castle Rock, CO ranks 2 of 32 Colorado cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (61.5%). Castle Rock, Colorado has 76,614 residents in 26,917 households; 21.1% heat with electricity.
Castle Rock on the map
Douglas County, with Castle Rock marked
Who lives in Castle Rock: income, cars, homes
In Castle Rock, CO, 3,389 of 5,509 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 12,411 households moved in since 2018 and 1,253 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Castle Rock, CO, 2,093 of 26,917 households earn under $35,000, 3,940 $35,000-$75,000, 8,685 $75,000-$150,000 and 12,199 $150,000 or more. In Castle Rock, CO, 702 households own no vehicle and 20,346 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 2,850 residents of Castle Rock, CO live below the poverty line, and the median age is 35.8. Of 41,166 workers in Castle Rock, CO, 10,397 work from home, 27,372 drive alone, 71 ride transit and 683 walk. Castle Rock, CO homes: 21,612 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,036 none or one, median 7.0 rooms.
Household income in Castle Rock, CO
| Castle Rock, CO | Value | Rank in Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock, CO, households under $35,000 | 7.8% | 29 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, households $150,000 or more | 45.3% | 3 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, residents below poverty | 3.8% | 27 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, median age | 35.8 | 21 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 77.7% | 7 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, households without a vehicle | 2.6% | 26 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, households with 2+ vehicles | 75.6% | 4 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, workers at home | 25.3% | 6 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, cost-burdened renters | 61.5% | 2 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, moved in since 2018 | 46.1% | 4 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, moved in before 2000 | 4.7% | 32 of 32 |
Facts about Castle Rock
- Residents of Castle Rock, CO, ACS 2023
- 76,61416 of 32 Colorado cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Castle Rock, CO
- $143,0313 of 32 of those cities
- Households in Castle Rock, CO
- 26,9172.85 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Castle Rock, CO
- 78.8%21,200 owners and 5,717 renter households
- Housing units in Castle Rock, CO
- 27,824907 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Castle Rock, CO
- 21.1%5,670 of 26,917 homes
- Land area of Castle Rock, CO
- 34.7 sq mi2,205.2 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Castle Rock, CO
- 0.9%at 674 kWh a month over the $143,031 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Castle Rock, CO
- 40NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 52.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Castle Rock, CO
- 20061,997 of 27,824 homes (7.2%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Castle Rock, CO
- $621,700$1,946 gross rent a month, 3.76% of value a year
Housing and heating in Castle Rock
Castle Rock, CO: 1,997 of 27,824 homes were built before 1980 and 19,404 in 2000 or later. Castle Rock, CO has 20,746 detached houses, 4,721 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 177 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Castle Rock, CO
% of homes by decade built, Castle Rock, CO
- 0pre-40
- 040s
- 150s
- 160s
- 570s
- 680s
- 1790s
- 3400s
- 3010s
- 620+
Heating fuel in Castle Rock, CO
| Castle Rock, CO | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock, CO, median year built | 2006 | 2001 | +5 years | 3 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, built before 1980 | 7.2% | 7.3% | -0.1 points | 29 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, built 2000 or later | 69.7% | 53.0% | +16.7 points | 2 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, detached houses | 74.6% | 74.1% | +0.4 points | 8 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 17.0% | 17.9% | -1.0 points | 20 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, mobile homes | 0.6% | 0.3% | +0.3 points | 22 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, renter households | 21.2% | 22.2% | -1.0 points | 25 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, median home value | $621,700 | $674,000 | -$52,300 | 7 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, median gross rent a month | $1,946 | $2,095 | -$149 | 9 of 32 |
| Castle Rock, CO, people per household | 2.82 | 2.70 | +0.12 | 6 of 32 |
Cost of living with electricity in Castle Rock
Castle Rock, CO: 26,917 households at $1,302 a year per home for electricity (Douglas County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $35.0 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,436 a year per household.
| Group in Castle Rock, CO | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Castle Rock, CO median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock, CO, all households | 26,917 | $1,302 | $35.0 million | 0.91% |
| Castle Rock, CO, homeowners | 21,200 | $1,448 | $30.7 million | 1.01% |
| Castle Rock, CO, renters | 5,717 | $786 | $4.5 million | 0.55% |
Outage risk around Castle Rock
Castle Rock, CO, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 37 wind and 3 tornado, 52.2 per 100,000 residents of 76,614. Top gust near Castle Rock, CO: 70 knots, 81 mph.
Reports within 15 miles of Castle Rock, CO
wind and tornado reports, Castle Rock, CO
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| Castle Rock, CO | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock, CO, 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Castle Rock, CO, 2018 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Castle Rock, CO, 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Castle Rock, CO, 2020 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Castle Rock, CO, 2021 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Castle Rock, CO, 2022 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Castle Rock, CO, 2023 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Castle Rock, CO, 2024 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Castle Rock, CO, 2025 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
Who supplies Castle Rock
Douglas County lists 3 utilities for Castle Rock, CO (76,614 residents): homes pay 15.04 to 15.52 cents per kWh, about $101 to $105 a month at 674 kWh, 0.9% of the $143,031 Castle Rock median income. Douglas County page.
Analyst note on Castle Rock
Household income in Castle Rock, CO is $143,031; 21,200 of its 26,917 households own. Castle Rock, CO counts 76,614 residents in 26,917 households, on 34.7 square miles. 5,670 of the 26,917 occupied homes in Castle Rock, CO heat with electricity.
Castle Rock, CO has 27,824 housing units, 907 of them vacant or seasonal. Castle Rock, CO ranks 3 of 32 Colorado cities for the newest homes (median year built 2006). Castle Rock, CO ranks 3 of 32 Colorado cities for median household income ($143,031).
Castle Rock, CO ranks 4 of 32 Colorado cities for the fewest households under $35,000 (7.8%).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Castle Rock
Compare Castle Rock with nearby cities
| City near Castle Rock, CO | Distance from Castle Rock | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock, CO (this page) | 0 mi | 76,614 | $143,031 | 2006 | $621,700 | 40 | 25.3% |
| Parker, CO | 9.9 mi northeast | 60,115 (-16,499) | $129,342 (-$13,689) | 2003 (-3 yr) | $613,200 (-$8,500) | 71 (+31) | 24.5% (-0.7 pts) |
| Highlands Ranch, CO | 13.0 mi northwest | 101,437 (+24,823) | $155,847 (+$12,816) | 1997 (-9 yr) | $672,600 (+$50,900) | 69 (+29) | 29.5% (+4.3 pts) |
| Centennial, CO | 14.8 mi north | 107,386 (+30,772) | $128,167 (-$14,864) | 1982 (-24 yr) | $626,700 (+$5,000) | 96 (+56) | 24.7% (-0.5 pts) |
| Littleton, CO | 17.3 mi northwest | 45,092 (-31,522) | $96,611 (-$46,420) | 1981 (-25 yr) | $596,700 (-$25,000) | 80 (+40) | 21.2% (-4.1 pts) |
| Ken Caryl, CO | 19.6 mi northwest | 33,407 (-43,207) | $116,838 (-$26,193) | 1987 (-19 yr) | $565,700 (-$56,000) | 55 (+15) | 23.6% (-1.6 pts) |
ZIP codes in Castle Rock
| ZIP area touching Castle Rock, CO | Share of the ZIP's land inside Castle Rock | Share of Castle Rock's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 80104 (Castle Rock, CO) | 19.2% | 39.7% |
| 80109 (Castle Rock, CO) | 49.0% | 37.1% |
| 80108 (Castle Rock, CO) | 21.7% | 22.3% |
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Questions on Castle Rock
Castle Rock: what is the electricity rate?
Castle Rock, CO has no price of its own; its 76,614 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 674 kWh month costs $101 to $105.
Castle Rock: how does it rank among Colorado cities?
Castle Rock, CO: rank 16 of 32 by its 76,614 residents, rank 3 of 32 by $143,031 median income.
Castle Rock: how many homes heat with electricity?
Castle Rock, CO: 5,670 of 26,917 occupied homes, 21.1%; Douglas County 22.3%.
Castle Rock: how much income goes to electricity?
At 674 kWh a month, 0.9% of the $143,031 median income in Castle Rock, CO.
Castle Rock: damaging storms reported nearby?
40 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Castle Rock, CO, 2015 to 2025, 52.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Castle Rock?
Castle Rock, CO: median home built 2006; 1,997 of 27,824 homes (7.2%) predate 1980, 20,746 are detached and 4,721 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Castle Rock, CO renters struggle with rent?
3,389 of 5,509 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many households in Castle Rock, CO earn under $35,000?
2,093 of 26,917, against 12,199 at $150,000 or more.
How many Castle Rock, CO households have no car?
702 households; 20,346 have two or more.