Moving to Castle Pines, CO

About Castle Pines

Castle Pines (population 11,036 in 2020) is a Douglas County city about 20 miles south of downtown Denver, incorporated in 2008 from the Castle Pines North community. A master-planned community of homes around The Ridge at Castle Pines (formerly Castle Pines Golf Club's public course) and the private Sanctuary golf course, it pairs gated and golf-course living with quick I-25 access. Not to be confused with neighboring Castle Pines Village, a separate town. Douglas County schools serve the city.

Home prices in Castle Pines

The median list in Castle Pines is $2,287,417.

Top places in Castle Pines

• The Ridge at Castle Pines — public championship golf.
• Daniels Park — Douglas County's historic bison park on the city's west edge (shown in the Commons photo below).
• The city's master-planned neighborhoods (shown in the Commons photo below).
• Coyote Ridge Park and the city's trail system.
• Nearby Castle Rock's Philip S. Miller Park (south).

Commuting from Castle Pines

• Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; via I-25; longer with traffic).
• Nearby E/F light rail via Lincoln station.

Schools in Castle Pines

Public schools: Douglas County School District RE-1. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.

Castle Pines FAQs

• What is the housing market like in Castle Pines, CO?
  The median list in Castle Pines is $2,287,417. Median listing price · Sep 2026
• How is the commute from Castle Pines, CO?
  Approximate drive to downtown Denver: ~25–35 minutes (approximate; via I-25; longer with traffic).
• Which school district serves Castle Pines, CO?
  Castle Pines is served by Douglas County School District RE-1. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.

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