Castle Rock, CO vs Goleta, CA
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
Goleta
65.8
#1608 nationally
Castle Rock leads in crime level (1.0 vs 5.6). Goleta leads in walk score (44 vs 11). Goleta leads in average commute (18 min vs 29.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Castle Rock, CO | Goleta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1092) | 65.8 (#1608) |
| Population | 81,415 | 32,665 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $666,242 | $1,364,943 |
| Median Household Income | $135,985 | $113,889 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 192 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | D+26.7 |
C-
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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D
65.8 Score
Goleta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,364,943
Population
32,665
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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