Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
16%
Westminster, CO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,593
Population
116,986
Renter Mix
40% Rent
Prime Denver suburb for those who love the outdoors.
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Parks
Westminster spans 34 square miles between Denver and Boulder, offering residents access to over 3,000 acres of open space and an extensive trail system, including the 12-mile Big Dry Creek Trail. The city features diverse housing options throughout its neighborhoods, with current average rents ranging from $1,465 for studios to $2,638 for three-bedroom homes. The Downtown Westminster area showcases mixed-use developments, while the Westminster Station neighborhood maintains its historic character.
The city's landscape is punctuated by notable landmarks, including the 14-story Bell Tower at City Hall, inspired by London's Big Ben, and the historic Westminster Castle, constructed of distinctive red sandstone. This former Westminster University building commands impressive views of the Denver skyline. Recent rental trends indicate a market adjustment, with rates decreasing between 0.5% to 2.8% across different unit sizes. Westminster's location provides easy access to both Denver and Boulder via multiple highways and the RTD B Line commuter rail. Residents enjoy recreational amenities including the Legacy Ridge Golf Course and the Heritage at Westmoor Golf Course, along with shopping destinations at the Orchard Town Center.
Explore the City
Most house lots in Standley Lake are large, with some large enough to hold farm animals.
Spacious lots in North Jefferson County sit near Standley Lake.
Standley Lake Regional Park's trails make it a cyclists paradise.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$85,440
Average: $106,491
Education
39,440
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
67,336
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Westminster has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
40%
Non-Renters
60%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Westminster, CO is $1,444 for a studio, $1,593 for one bedroom, $2,015 for two bedrooms, and $2,615 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westminster has decreased by -1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,593/month
715 Sq Ft
House
$2,546/month
1,449 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,019/month
1,032 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,388/month
1,248 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Westminster, CO is 2.0% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Westminster is 5.4% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $1,444 - $2,615. You can expect to pay 4.4% more for groceries, 9.8% less for utilities, and 9.0% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Westminster, CO is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Arapahoe Ridge Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
500 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
733 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
392 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,890 Students
Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy
Public
Grades PK-8
512 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
476 Students
Public
Grades PK-8
392 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,890 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
521 Students
Woodrow Wilson Charter Academy
Public
Grades PK-8
512 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,180 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
1,890 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,761 Students
Public
Grades K-12
317 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
810 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Butterfly Pavilion
- Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge
- Majestic View Nature Center
- World of Wonder Children's Museum
- Van Bibber Park
Military Bases
Airports
- Denver International
Top Apartments in Westminster
Houses for Rent in Westminster
Property Management Companies in Westminster, CO
Greystar
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3,525
Communities
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969,267
Units
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898
Cities
15 Communities in Westminster
AMC
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611
Communities
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122,524
Units
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245
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7 Communities in Westminster
Berkshire
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102
Communities
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34,046
Units
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62
Cities
3 Communities in Westminster
Avenue5 Residential
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573
Communities
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127,713
Units
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220
Cities
2 Communities in Westminster
Blackstone
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230
Communities
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74,953
Units
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127
Cities
2 Communities in Westminster
MAA
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291
Communities
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101,460
Units
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116
Cities
2 Communities in Westminster
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.