Castle Rock History:

Castle Rock, a stage coach stop in the late 1800's,  is located about thirty miles southeast of Denver.  It is perfect for anyone looking for the feel of a small-town. Named after a large rock that sits on the top of a plateau on the north side of town, the town of Castle Rock has been steadily growing in popularity since it was first settled on more than 100 years ago. The land that makes up Castle Rock was originally made available to white settlers under the Homestead Act of 1864. Word of gold in the area was enough to attract Castle Rock's first residents. Although the first homesteader's dreams of finding gold were never realized in Castle Rock, another important mining discovery in the area was found.

The discovery of rhyolite, a type of stone used in construction, was found near Plum Creek and eventually put this quaint little town on the map. Jeremiah Gould, one of Castle Rock's original homesteaders, donated 120 of his 160 acres of land to the community so a town called "Castle Rock" could be built. It was on this 120 acres of donated land that six main streets were built and the town conceived. In time, a 77 lots, each 50 x 112 feet, were sold off and people began to build homes. Within a short period of time, other town-like features began to pop up in Castle rock, including a train depot brought in by the Denver & Rio Grande Railway. The railroad was the perfect avenue for shipping the large amounts of rhyolite being mined from the area. It also brought in food and supplies on a level great enough to support a small town. This train depot still stands in town today, housing the Castle Rock Historical Museum.

Castle Rock was incorporated in 1881.  Most of  Castle Rock's  growth occurred since 1980.  In 1980's, Castle Rock's population was under 4,000 people.  The current population is more than 35,000 and growing. Nearly 2,500 move into Castle Rock each year.


During November of 2005 the U.S. Census Bureau reported that Douglas County was the second-richest county in the nation with an annual median income of $92,089 per household. Colorado was ranked the ninth-wealthiest state with a median income of $42,248 compared with $43,318 for the national median income.

Homes in Castle Rock:

Homes with a Castle Rock mailing address offer consumers among the greatest variety of choices of any metro Denver area community.Prices start around $150,000 and reach up to $4,000,000 on the high end.The median price range is hovering just below $500,000.

The diversity available is amazing even with homes in similar price points. Typical subdivisions are available in all price ranges.Properties with one to five acres are also plentiful. Wonderful majestic views or heavily naturally wooded lots are also available. Horse property and even twenty acre lots can also be found with ease.

New homes as well as an extensive inventory of nearly 600 resale homes are available in Castle Rock subdivisions such as Castle Pines, Castle Pines North, Bell Mountain Ranch, Diamond Ridge Estates, Keene Ranch and Daniel´s Gate.You won´t want to miss exploring the subdivisions of Plum Creek, Crystal Crossing, The Meadows, Sapphire Point and Red Hawk.Just email us or call to get answers to all of your questions.

Recreation in Castle Rock:

Like many communities in Colorado, Castle Rock residents have placed recreation as a top priority and have made it a standard for their town. Castle Rock offers residents several leisure opportunities including the Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course, 400 acres of public parks and the Hidden Mesa Open Space area. In addition to these amenities, Castle Rock also boasts 400 acres of parks and a state-of-the-art Community Recreation Center. Residents can entertain visitors by taking a stroll down the shopping district of Castle Rock which offers department stores, Outlets At Castle Rock Stores and small-town boutiques and restaurants.

Education in Castle Rock:

The town of Castle Rock is served by the Douglas County School District, one of the premier public school districts in the state. One of the larger public school districts in Colorado, Douglas County Schools offer parents the guarantee of some of the highest standardized test scores in state, high graduation rates and an educational climate that places a high expectation on the successful entrance of its students into higher education colleges and universities. Castle Rock is within a reasonable distance from many higher education facilities, including Arapahoe Community College, the University of Denver and the University of Colorado campus in Denver

Town of Castle Rock
100 N. Wilcox
Castle Rock, CO 80104
303-660-1024

Useful Douglas County Phone Numbers & Addresses
Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce

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