Moving to
Westminster.

$1,882/mo median rent

Rent runs on the higher side, at $1,882 a month median. Whether that premium makes sense usually comes down to the local job market and what it pays. Home prices are steep, with a median around $532,400. Renting first to get a feel for the city before buying is often the more practical route.

3.9% unemployment

Unemployment here is 3.9%, close to the national average of 4.3%.

288 violent crimes per 100k

Crime runs about typical for a city this size. Some neighborhoods are safer than others, and one overall rate doesn't tell the whole story, so a neighborhood-level look matters more than the headline stat.

27 min average commute

Commutes run about average, at 27 minutes. Fine day to day, but it adds up over a year, and where someone lives relative to where they work starts to matter. 7 in 10 workers drive to work; 22% work from home.

2 hospitals

There are 2 Medicare-certified hospitals inside city limits. They average 5.0 out of 5 on Medicare's star rating.

45% bachelor's degree or higher

The population is well-educated, with 45% holding college degrees. That points to a strong professional base and generally a healthy local economy.

31 public schools inside the boundary

There are 31 public schools inside the boundary and 8 private schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19:1, slightly above the national average of 16:1.

The nearest national park or historic site is Rocky Mountain National Park (47 miles away). There are 2 national parks and sites within a day's drive.