At a Glance
Median Income
$96,145
$51,982 per capita
Home Value
$497,400
Zillow: $514,933
Median Rent
$1,816/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
311/100K
3,598/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.0%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
11.1% smoking rate
How Westminster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westminster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westminster a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westminster residents earn a median household income of $96,145 , which is 28% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,982. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,530 business establishments, including 183 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westminster is $497,400 , 76% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $514,933. Median rent is $1,816/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Westminster reports 311 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,598/100K. The murder rate is 5.3/100K.
Education
44.0% of adults in Westminster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westminster has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population115,546
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density3,654/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born8.2%
Veterans6.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,145
Per Capita$51,982
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$11,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183
Housing
B+
Home Value$497,400
Rent$1,816
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$514,933
Housing Units49,153
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent311/100K
Property3,598/100K
Murder5.3/100K
Assault176/100K
Burglary351/100K
Health
Obesity27.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,980/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain14.5 in/yr
Elevation5,338 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.0%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+13.8%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.6%
Internet Speed134 Mbps
EV Stations62
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Westminster was built in 1987.
18.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Denver International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.