Living in Park County, Colorado

Park County is a county in Colorado with a population of around 16,510, part of the Denver-Aurora, CO MSA metro area. The main communities are Shawnee, Castle Pines North, Fairplay.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,278/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $544K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.3%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings freezing winters (highs around 30°F) and cool summers (highs around 66°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

Park County has older demographics, with a median age of 51 and a predominantly working-class population (30% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.