The Town FilesWestminster, Colorado
City in Adams County · population 116,317 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $532,400
- Household income
- $100,272
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 55 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 37.4
Westminster is a city of 116,317 people in Adams County, Colorado. The median home is worth $532,400, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). It ranks more vibrant than 94% of Colorado towns, more walkable than 91% of Colorado towns, better transit than 87% of Colorado towns.
How Westminster ranks
Percentile among Colorado towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Colorado towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Westminster is worth $532,400, above the typical Colorado town ($471,100). Homes cost about 5.3 times the median household income of $100,272, which is more affordable than 47% of Colorado towns. Median rent is $1,882 a month. 61.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Westminster | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $532,400 | $471,100 |
| Median rent | $1,882 | $1,582 |
| Median household income | $100,272 | $86,246 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.3× | 5.1× |
| Homeownership | 61.9% | 72.7% |
| Median year built | 1987 | 1982 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.6% | — |
Who lives in Westminster
| People | Westminster | Typical Colorado town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.2% | 16.9% |
| Under 18 | 19.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44.6% | 37.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.3% | 8.8% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.6% | — |
| Work from home | 21.7% | 15.3% |
| Average commute | 27.0 min | 24.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.2% | 92.9% |
Weather in Westminster
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 14.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 54.8 inches of snow (typical Colorado town: 47.4 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westminster since 1950, compared with 11 for the typical Colorado town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 5, 1988 about 9.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 7, 2009.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 325 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 18, 2018.
Severe weather in Adams County since 1996
Adams County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2020 | Biological | DR-4498: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3436: Covid-19 |
| July 16, 2015 | Flood | DR-4229: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 14, 2013 | Flood | DR-4145: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| September 12, 2013 | Flood | EM-3365: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Jobs and pay in Adams County
Adams County had 249,299 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,817 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Westminster itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Westminster
24 public schools with 14,313 students, about 18.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster High School | 9-12 | 2,011 | 21.2 |
| Academy of Charter Schools (charter) | PK-12 | 1,874 | 19.1 |
| Mountain Range High School | 9-12 | 1,742 | 20.0 |
| Standley Lake High School | 9-12 | 1,137 | 19.0 |
| Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy (charter) | PK-8 | 518 | 15.7 |
| Ryan Elementary School | PK-5 | 510 | 16.5 |
| Cotton Creek Elementary School | K-5 | 498 | 16.1 |
| Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School | PK-5 | 479 | 17.7 |
| Mandalay Middle School | 6-8 | 464 | 17.2 |
| Crown Pointe Charter Academy (charter) | K-8 | 460 | 17.0 |
| Wayne Carle Middle School | 6-8 | 445 | 18.5 |
| Shaw Heights Middle School | 6-8 | 425 | 15.7 |
Towns near Westminster
- Shaw Heights, CO2.0 mi · 5,185 people · home $482,800
- Federal Heights, CO2.7 mi · 14,382 people · home $95,300
- Sherrelwood, CO4.3 mi · 19,228 people · home $432,200
- Northglenn, CO4.7 mi · 38,131 people · home $462,100
- Twin Lakes, CO5.0 mi · 8,226 people · home $587,500
- Broomfield, CO5.1 mi · 74,112 people · home $664,500
- Berkley, CO5.4 mi · 12,536 people · home $468,100
- Arvada, CO5.7 mi · 124,402 people · home $632,600
Westminster questions
Is Westminster, Colorado a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Westminster scores better for retirees than 18% of Colorado towns and quieter than 14%. 15.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.4).
How much does a house cost in Westminster?
The median owner-occupied home in Westminster is valued at $532,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,272, so homes cost about 5.3 times income. Median rent is $1,882 a month.
What is the weather like in Westminster?
July highs average 91.1°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 14.5 inches of precipitation a year and 54.8 inches of snow.
Does Westminster get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westminster since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 5, 1988. The typical Colorado town has had 11.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)