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Westminster, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Broomfield County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
115,546 Population 3,654/sq mi density
$96,145 Median Income $51,982 per capita
$497,400 Home Value $520,025 Zillow
$1,816 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 319 sunny days/yr
276 Violent Crime/100K 3,246 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$96,145 median income, 2.7% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$497,400 home value, $1,816/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.5 / 5.0
44.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Westminster, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,145
28% above
$51,982 per capita
Home Value
$497,400
76% above
Zillow: $520,025
Median Rent
$1,816/mo
56% above
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
276/100K
27% below
3,246/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.0%
31% above
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.6%
14% below
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
319 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
128%
Home Value
176%
Rent
156%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
131%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
73%
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 2.7% (25% below 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 $520,025. 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 276 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,246/100K. The murder rate is 1.8/100K.

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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population115,546
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density3,654/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,145
Per Capita$51,982
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$11,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,183

Housing

B+
Home Value$497,400
Rent$1,816
Ownership63.7%
Zillow$520,025
Housing Units49,153
Rent Burden30.9%

Crime

F
Violent276/100K
Property3,246/100K
Murder1.8/100K
Assault161/100K
Burglary329/100K

Health

Obesity27.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death4,980/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days319/yr
Rain25.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
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.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 134 Mbps.
There are 183 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.