Living in Westminster, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westminster · Census data 2020–2024
Westminster has 115,484 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $100,272 (5% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $532,400, the median rent is $1,882/month.
Westminster at a glance
- Population
- 115,484
- Median age
- 37.4State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $100,272State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $532,400State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,882/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Westminster a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Colorado median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 7.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Westminster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westminster the median home value is $532,400, 60% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,882 per month, which is 30.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,252 a month in housing costs.
Westminster median household income
The median household income in Westminster is $100,272 and the income per person is $53,904. 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Westminster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 50,471
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.39
Westminster demographics
- Population
- 115,484
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 19.3%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 48,106
- Foreign-born
- 8.6%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westminster ›
Education in Westminster
44.6% of adults 25 and older in Westminster have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westminster
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 21.7%
- Drive alone
- 68%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Westminster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 115,484 | $100,272 | $532,400 | $1,882 |
| Shaw Heights | 5,565 | $86,250 | $482,800 | $2,125 |
| Federal Heights | 14,125 | $56,597 | $95,300 | $1,687 |
| Sherrelwood | 18,692 | $75,327 | $432,200 | $1,702 |
| Northglenn | 38,014 | $84,030 | $462,100 | $1,775 |
| Twin Lakes | 8,030 | $95,583 | $587,500 | $1,596 |
| Broomfield | 76,304 | $123,874 | $664,500 | $2,126 |
| Berkley | 10,789 | $84,637 | $468,100 | $1,777 |
| Arvada | 122,634 | $117,348 | $632,600 | $1,888 |
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What is the median household income in Westminster, CO?
The median household income in Westminster is $100,272, 5% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westminster?
The median home value in Westminster is $532,400, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Westminster?
The median gross rent in Westminster is $1,882 per month, about 30.2% of household income.
Is Westminster, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Colorado median; home values about the same as the state median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 7.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in Westminster?
The median age in Westminster is 37.4 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Westminster?
The average commute to work in Westminster is 27 minutes; 21.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westminster?
The unemployment rate in Westminster is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westminster?
44.6% of adults in Westminster have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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