Living in Douglas County, Colorado
Douglas County is a county in Colorado with a population of around 322,387, part of the Denver-Aurora, CO MSA metro area. The main communities are Castle Rock, Parker, Castle Pines.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,311/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $709K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.2%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings cold winters (highs around 40°F) and warm summers (highs around 77°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has hurricane risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.
Demographics
Douglas County has relatively young demographics, with a median age of 39 and a highly educated workforce (58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes competitive.
Douglas County, Colorado
Home price trend in Douglas County
Top Cities and towns in Douglas County
Parker
Population: 45,297
Home price:$638,164
Castle Rock
Population: 48,231
Home price:$609,528
Castle Pines
Population: 10,360
Home price:$790,063
Lone Tree
Population: 10,218
Home price:$849,034
Larkspur
Population: 183
Home price:$832,788
Rent Price trend in Douglas County
Demographics & Amenities in Douglas County
2 Hours to major Airport
No
Median age
38.7 Years
Average Family Size
3.05
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Douglas County
Earthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Very LowTornados
Very LowEarthquakes
Very LowWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Not ApplicableDrought
Very LowTornados
Very Low
Terrain & Weather in Douglas County
Average Summer temperature
81°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
A lot of Sun
Precipitation
16.13 inches
Average Winter temperature
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
Mountains
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Humidity
Humidity
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Economy in Douglas County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
63.6%
Total Employer Establishments
175,965
Poverty (%)
9.7%
Unemployment rate (%)
2.2%
Vacant Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Douglas County
Cannabis
Legal for recreational use
Abortion
Legal before fetal viability, Legal through 24 weeks+
Gun Carry
Permit required for concealed carry
Health inDouglas County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Douglas County
Robbery
0.05/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0.52/ per 1000
Burglary
1.53/ per 1000
Arson
0.05/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
Total Property Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
0.85/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000
Cities in Douglas County