Castle Pines Colorado — Your Complete 2026 Guide

Your Guide to Castle Pines, Colorado

Castle Pines is where Douglas County's highest earners live. At a median household income of $185,000—the highest in the county—this city of 15,162 residents offers everything from gated luxury estates to accessible master-planned communities.

The defining feature: Village at Castle Pines is one of Colorado's premier gated communities with 24/7 security, private golf, and homes from $900K to $10M+. The rest of Castle Pines—The Canyons, Castle Pines North, and surrounding neighborhoods—is non-gated and more accessible, with entry points around $650K.

At 6,300 feet elevation with a median home price of $865,000, Castle Pines offers exclusivity, natural beauty, and I-25 convenience for Denver commuters.

Moving to Castle Pines

Thinking about making Castle Pines home? Our comprehensive moving guide covers the real costs (spoiler: second-highest median home prices in Douglas County at $865,000), neighborhoods to consider, and the commute reality for Tech Center and downtown workers.

You'll learn how Village at Castle Pines differs from The Canyons, what the I-25 commute really looks like, and what to expect from DCSD schools.

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Castle Pines Neighborhoods

From the gated exclusivity of Village at Castle Pines to the family-oriented C