Castle Rock is the Douglas County seat, named for the rock-topped butte that overlooks the town. It sits about thirty miles south of downtown Denver and has grown quickly while keeping an active historic downtown with a small-town feel.
The housing mix runs from older homes near downtown to large master-planned neighborhoods with parks, trails and community pools. The Outlets at Castle Rock and a growing list of restaurants and services cover everyday needs, and open space and hiking are close at hand.
Good to know
- I-25 is the main commute route and can be congested at peak times.
- Newer communities often have metro districts, which affect the total cost of ownership.