City profile
Westminster, CO
Broomfield County · Population 115,484
Westminster is a city in Broomfield County, CO with about 115,484 residents and a typical home value near $532,000. It is 11 miles from Denver, CO, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
mountain_alpine
Winter avg
32°F
Summer avg
74°F
Sunny days / yr
245
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$532,400
Typical monthly housing
$3,109
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
114
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.49%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.4%
- Social Security
- Taxed (with exemptions)
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.81%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively High · county score 95/100
Top hazards: Hail, Lightning, Wildfire
Nearest major airport
21 mi to Denver International Airport (DEN)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 63% Democratic / 34% Republican
Community
Population
115,484
Black population
1.2%
County
Broomfield County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, wildfire
Highlights
- About 115,484 residents
- Typical home value about $532,000
- 11 miles from Denver, CO
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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