Castle Rock, CO vs Gardner, KS
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Castle Rock
70.5
#1092 nationally
Gardner
76
#395 nationally
Castle Rock leads in crime level (1.0 vs 3.8). Gardner leads in walk score (24 vs 11). Castle Rock leads in median household income ($135,985 vs $91,232).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Castle Rock, CO | Gardner, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1092) | 76 (#395) |
| Population | 81,415 | 25,378 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $666,242 | $355,396 |
| Median Household Income | $135,985 | $91,232 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | D+8.5 |
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70.5 Score
Castle Rock, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$666,242
Population
81,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
West
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76 Score
Gardner, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$355,396
Population
25,378
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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