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title: Castle Rock, Colorado
description: Castle Rock, Colorado is right in the middle of Denver and Colorado Springs, an ideal location for commuters. It's one of MONEY's 2019 Best Places to Live.
published: '2019-09-16T10:00:58.000Z'
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![Ampitheater in Castle Rock, Colorado](https://img.money.com/2019/09/40-castle-rock-colorado.jpg)

Named after a boulder situated at the city's southern border, Castle Rock is a municipality located about halfway between Denver and Colorado Springs, making it convenient for families and young professionals who want access to bigger cities along with the perks of a smaller community.

The area saw an impressive 26.8% job growth between 2010 and 2018, and is projected to rise still further (an additional 6.6%) by 2023. Surrounded by stunning national forests and near national parks like Rocky Mountain National Park, there are plenty of ways to get outside. The Ridgeline Trail is a great option for hiking and mountain biking, and the [Miller Activity Complex](https://www.crgov.com/Facilities/Facility/Details/Miller-Activity-Complex-MAC-110) is a top-rated rec center with batting cages, indoor pools, a jungle gym for kids, and a running track.

The downtown alliance hosts a variety of events for residents in [the charming downtown area](https://www.downtowncastlerock.com/), such as free concerts, movie nights, car shows, as well as a food and beer festival. An ice skating rink in an open-air pavilion, situated just beneath the namesake rock, is open every winter from November to February. With its one-hour proximity to Denver, there's no shortage of job opportunities while living in a safe and relatively affordable neighborhood. — *Chloe Wilt*

![Castle Rock, Colorado population, median household income, median home price, projected job growth, average commute, clear days per year](https://img.money.com/2019/09/bpl_chart_40.jpg)

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