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Living in
Westminster.
About
Life in Westminster
Living in Westminster means you're in the sweet spot of the Denver metro area without being downtown—close enough to tap into the job market and culture, far enough to breathe. Housing costs are real (median home value around $532k), but you're getting suburban accessibility with actual urban connectivity—the B Line commuter rail connects you straight to downtown Denver and Union Station in just 6 miles, and the park-n-Ride moves nearly 1,500 commuters daily, so if you work in the city, your 26-minute average commute is manageable. The job market here isn't dependent on a single industry; Westminster hosts major employers across high-tech, medical, energy, and other expanding fields, plus Ball Corporation headquarters calls the city home, which brings real economic diversity.
Westminster at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Foreign-Born
8.6%
Broadband Internet
94.2%
of households
Population Growth
-0.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.6% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Westminster: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Westminster, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (32.7%), and 10.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.3%
of residents
65 and Older
15.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
30.0%
of households
Married Couples
45.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% above CO average
Rent, home values, and income in Westminster
In Westminster, rent runs 7% above the CO average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
105.8
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,614
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
61.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.7%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $510,555 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CO
Unemployment in Westminster and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Westminster is close to the CO average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Westminster Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro area
Commute27 min avg
How Westminster residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Westminster, most residents drive alone to work (68%), and 58% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 19 mi
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Major hub40.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 13% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Westminster runs 13% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
287.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,921.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Westminster Police Department
Natural DisastersWinter Weather most common — 22 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Adams County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Adams County, which includes Westminster, the most common type is winter weather, with 22 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 22 | Winter Weather | $1,000 |
| 2024 | 32 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2023 | 29 | Hail | $1.1M |
| 2022 | 22 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 21 | Hail | None reported |
| 2020 | 22 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 23 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 16 | High Wind | $100,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Adams County, county-wide
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Adams County, which includes Westminster, is typically good — 201 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
201
per year
Moderate Days
163
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Adams County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Westminster has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/57°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/37°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
48°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
17.3"
Annual Snowfall
54.8"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
149
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
76
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 19°F | 0.45" |
| Feb | 50°F | 20°F | 0.54" |
| Mar | 58°F | 28°F | 1.21" |
| Apr | 64°F | 35°F | 1.94" |
| May | 72°F | 44°F | 2.35" |
| Jun | 85°F | 53°F | 1.50" |
| Jul | 91°F | 59°F | 1.73" |
| Aug | 89°F | 57°F | 1.32" |
| Sep | 82°F | 49°F | 1.19" |
| Oct | 67°F | 37°F | 1.07" |
| Nov | 56°F | 27°F | 0.73" |
| Dec | 48°F | 19°F | 0.48" |
Healthcare2 hospitals, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Westminster
Westminster has 2 hospitals, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
2
within city limits
Uninsured
8.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Centura Health-st Anthony North Health Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
- Main campus: Centura Health-St Anthony North Health Campus · 14300 Orchard Pkwy
- Hospital campus: 84th Avenue Neighborhood Health Center · 2551 W 84th Ave, Westminster
West Pines Behavioral Hospital
Psychiatric
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Uchealth Broomfield Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.4 mi away · Broomfield
HCA Healthone Mountain Ridge
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.3 mi away · Thornton
Good Samaritan Medical Center Llc
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Lafayette
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs. Campus locations © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Education18.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Westminster
Westminster's student/teacher ratio is 18.5:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 44.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
31
within city limits
Private Schools
8
within city limits
College Degree Rate
44.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Westminster (within 15 miles)
University of Colorado Boulder
14 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 31,939 students · in-state tuition $17,513 · 74% graduate · median earnings $77,574 (10 yrs after entry)
Metropolitan State University of Denver
10.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 15,002 students · in-state tuition $11,540 · 39% graduate · median earnings $57,612 (10 yrs after entry)
Colorado State University Global
10.3 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,563 students · in-state tuition $9,000 · 45% graduate · median earnings $82,047 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 6,155 students · in-state tuition $22,658 · 82% graduate · median earnings $102,077 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,549 students · in-state tuition $42,758 · 31% graduate · median earnings $52,025 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 5,096 students · in-state tuition $5,218 · 15% graduate · median earnings $44,120 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Rocky Mountain National Park, 47 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Westminster
Westminster has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Rocky Mountain National Park (47 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Rocky Mountain National Park
National Park
47 mi awayFlorissant Fossil Beds National Monument
National Monument
68 mi awayPublic Libraries in Westminster
College Hill Library
3705 W 112th Ave, Westminster
Irving Street Library
7392 Irving St, Westminster
Cities Near Westminster
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Westminster?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Westminster FAQ
Is Westminster, Colorado affordable?⌄
Westminster's median rent is $1,882/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $100,272/year. Median home value is $532,400.
Is Westminster, Colorado safe?⌄
Westminster's violent crime rate was 288 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2922 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Westminster, Colorado?⌄
Westminster has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Westminster, Colorado?⌄
The cost of living in Westminster is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,882/month and median household income is $100,272/year. The median home value is $532,400. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Westminster, Colorado?⌄
The average commute in Westminster is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from