{"id":13151,"date":"2020-03-25T10:17:02","date_gmt":"2020-03-25T16:17:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/?p=13151"},"modified":"2020-03-25T10:17:02","modified_gmt":"2020-03-25T16:17:02","slug":"3-reasons-homebuyers-love-living-in-castle-rock-colorado","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/blog\/3-reasons-homebuyers-love-living-in-castle-rock-colorado\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Reasons Homebuyers Love Living in Castle Rock, Colorado"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Boasting breathtaking scenery and a welcoming community, Castle Rock, Colorado, is an idyllic place to call home. Located about 30 miles south of Denver, this peaceful town was named one of Money Magazine\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/money.com\/collection-post\/castle-rock-colorado\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2019 Best Places to Live (opens in a new tab)\">2019 Best Places to Live<\/a>, and homebuyers seem to agree. Ongoing growth is just one of the reasons to consider a move to Castle Rock: a plethora of natural wonders and wide range of attractions make it even more appealing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Continued Growth <\/strong><br>According to 2017 U.S. Census data, Castle Rock, Colorado, is one of the seven fastest growing cities in the nation. One look at the town\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crgov.com\/1907\/Development-Activity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Development Activity tracker<\/a> shows a great deal of current activity, and businesses are drawn to a highly skilled, experienced work force. The area saw <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"26.8% job growth between 2010 and 2018 (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/money.com\/collection-post\/castle-rock-colorado\/\" target=\"_blank\">26.8% job growth between 2010 and 2018<\/a>, and is projected to rise an additional 6.6% by 2023.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The population is also expected to rise; with a projected annual growth rate of 6%, <a href=\"https:\/\/castlerockedc.com\/facts-figures\/demographics-trends\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Castle Rock Economic Development (opens in a new tab)\">Castle Rock Economic Development<\/a> believes Castle Rock\u2019s population will reach 100,000 by 2060 (it\u2019s currently just over 66,000).   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Great Outdoors <\/strong><br>Nestled in Colorado\u2019s rolling foothills, Castle Rock is an ideal setting for outdoor adventures. The town offers more than 85 miles of trails, 6,000 acres of open spaces and 50 parks, the most popular being the 300-acre <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Philip S. Miller Park (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/crgov.com\/2051\/Philip-S-Miller-Park\" target=\"_blank\">Philip S. Miller Park<\/a>, built in 2013. It features eight miles of trails, a 200-step Challenge Hill, a zipline course, climbing walls, a ropes course, a Ninja Warrior-inspired course and the <a href=\"http:\/\/co-castlerock2.civicplus.com\/2049\/Miller-Activity-Complex-MAC\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Miller Activity Complex (opens in a new tab)\">Miller Activity Complex<\/a>, a nearly 65,000 sq. ft. recreational facility. The park also hosts a free summer concert series, Sunday yoga and Friday fitness classes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hikers can explore <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Ridgeline Open Space (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.crgov.com\/Facilities\/Facility\/Details\/Ridgeline-Open-Space-40\" target=\"_blank\">Ridgeline Open Space<\/a>, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Gateway Mesa Open Space (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.crgov.com\/Facilities\/Facility\/Details\/Gateway-Mesa-Open-Space-2\" target=\"_blank\">Gateway Mesa Open Space<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.crgov.com\/Facilities\/Facility\/Details\/East-Plum-Creek-Trail-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"East Plum Creek Trail (opens in a new tab)\">East Plum Creek Trail<\/a>, as well as a 1.4-mile loop to reach the base of the iconic rock that gave Castle Rock its name. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Vibrant Community <\/strong><br>Castle Rock is home to an active, engaged and welcoming community, and residents can take part in year-round events and programs for all ages. From a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Glow Dance Party (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/co-castlerock2.civicplus.com\/2723\/Glow-Dance-Party\" target=\"_blank\">Glow Dance Party<\/a> to the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Trails Festival (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/co-castlerock2.civicplus.com\/2006\/Castle-Rock-Trail-Festival-liveBIG-Run\" target=\"_blank\">Trails Festival<\/a> (where runners can choose courses ranging from a 5k to a 50K ultra marathon), there\u2019s something for everyone to enjoy. Check out the jam-packed event schedule <a href=\"http:\/\/co-castlerock2.civicplus.com\/1963\/Events\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"here (opens in a new tab)\">here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll also find a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downtowncastlerock.com\">downtown ice rink<\/a> and plenty of popular shops and restaurants, including <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"The Outlets at Castle Rock (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.outletsatcastlerock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Outlets at Castle Rock<\/a>, an outdoor mall boasting 95 stores, and <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Promenade at Castle Rock (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/shoppromenadecastlerock.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Promenade at Castle Rock<\/a>, a 166-acre town center offering sought-after retail, dining and recreational destinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Making the Move <\/strong><br>If you think that Castle Rock, Colorado, sounds like a great place to live, we agree! Check out the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"13 exceptional communities (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/colorado\/denver-metro-new-homes\/castle-rock\/seasons-at-the-oaks\" target=\"_blank\">13 exceptional communities<\/a> we offer there, attractively priced from the mid $300s. Our newest community, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.richmondamerican.com\/colorado\/denver-metro-new-homes\/castle-rock\/seasons-at-the-oaks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Seasons at the Oaks (opens in a new tab)\">Seasons at the Oaks<\/a>, will offer our versatile Seasons\u2122 Collection floor plans\u2014join the interest list to stay in the loop on model home tours, the Grand Opening and exciting move-in offers. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Boasting breathtaking scenery and a welcoming community, Castle Rock, Colorado, is an idyllic place to call home. Located about 30 miles south of Denver, this peaceful town was named one of Money Magazine\u2019s 2019 Best Places to Live, and homebuyers seem to agree. 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