Ken Caryl is a unique city. Located within the Denver Metro area, Ken Caryl seems as if it sits in its own little pocket, secluded from the hustle and bustle of its surrounding cities and communities. The city is residential, tranquil, and many of the homes that exist in Ken Caryl have excellent views of the Colorado Rocky Mountains.

The land that is now Ken Caryl was originally purchased in the early 1800s by the man who owned the Rocky Mountain Newspaper. The home that he built still stands and is now a restaurant called the Manor House.

The residential population of Ken Cary is approximately 31,000. According to the United States census, the racial makeup of Ken Caryl is 93.45% Caucasian, 0.71% African American, 0.44% Native American, 1.78% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 1.67%, and 6.6% Hispanic or Latino.

The median income for a household in Ken Caryl is $70,052, the median income for a family is $75,356, the median income for males is $50,090, the median income for females is $36,173, and the per capita income for Ken Caryl is $27,931. About 2.2% of families and 2.9% of the population are below the poverty line, including 4.2% of those under age 18 and 1.2% of those age 65 or over.

Many of the homes in Ken Caryl were originally built as custom or semi-custom residences, and the other homes are more standard. Prices for homes in the city range from $200,000 on the low end, to more than a million dollars. Many of the homes in Ken Caryl sit on large lots and back to open space areas.

Residents of Ken Caryl enjoy several community-sponsored events throughout the year, including Fall Fest that his held each year at a Ken Caryl park.