Westminster

Westminster, Colorado Overview

Westminster scores 54.5/100 overall (B), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Colorado — below the state composite of 66.2. Health is the city’s relative strength at 71/100, while Livability lags at 37/100.

Income & Employment in Westminster

The median household income in Westminster is $92,101, 1% above the statewide median of $91,340. The local unemployment rate of 4.3% is higher than the state’s 3.8%.

Safety in Westminster

Westminster reports 343.1 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 413 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 3658.3 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Westminster

Westminster has a cost of living index of 105.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $497,400. Median monthly rent is $1,816. Renters spend 23.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 5.4x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Westminster

Westminster’s adult obesity rate of 27.7% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 8.4%. Residents report an average of 16.1 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Colorado ranks #17 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Westminster

Westminster has a high school graduation rate of 80.4%. The student-teacher ratio is 18.6:1. Per-pupil spending is $15,230. The city has 26 public schools serving 16,282 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Westminster

The annual average temperature in Westminster is 48.4°F. Summers average 68.4°F. Winters average 27.4°F. Annual precipitation is 25.4 inches. 15.7% of workers in Westminster work from home, well above the national average.

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