Population
Westminster has an estimated 116,182 residents (Census Bureau, July 2025), the eighth-largest city in Colorado. The population is essentially flat against the 2020 Census count of 116,317.
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Homes for Sale in Westminster, CO
Westminster is an Adams County city of about 116,200 with typical home values near $512,000. Neighborhoods like Legacy Ridge and Hyland Hills are among the best-known.
City Profile for Westminster, CO
Average Home Prices
The typical home value is about $511,795 (Zillow). Reported median sale prices range from $500,500 (Zillow) to $585,000 (second quarter 2026), depending on the source. The Census median owner-occupied home value is $532,400.
Average Cost of Living
Westminster's overall cost of living index is about 121.3 where the U.S. average is 100, roughly 21% above the national average. Housing index is 173.2, and a two-bedroom rental averages about $1,990 a month.
Largest Community
A single largest neighborhood has not been confirmed. Legacy Ridge, Ranch Reserve, Hyland Hills and Westminster Station are among the best-known neighborhoods.
Safety
Niche gives Westminster a C for crime and safety. Reported assault runs 175 per 100,000 residents and motor vehicle theft 724.4.
Rankings & Schools
Niche grades Westminster A- overall. It ranks #1 among Best Places to Live in Adams County and #43 among Best Suburbs in Colorado.
Income & Demographics
Median household income is $100,272, and about 15% of residents are 65 or older.
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Senior Living Average Costs in Westminster, CO
| Care Type | Average Local Cost |
|---|---|
| Independent Living | $4,286 / month |
| Assisted Living | $4,511 to $6,395 / month |
| Memory Care | $7,645 / month |
| Nursing Care | $10,159 to $12,182 / month |
Data verified on October 1st, 2026.
Sources:
- • U.S. Census Bureau: Vintage 2025 population estimates, 2020 Census and ACS 2020-2024 figures (https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html)
- • Niche, Best Suburbs in Colorado ranking (https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/best-suburbs/s/colorado/)
- • Zillow data, via Stacker Average home prices (https://stacker.com/colorado/denver/cities-most-expensive-homes-denver-metro-area-0)
- • Denver Metro Association of Realtors, via ColoradoBiz (https://coloradobiz.com/denver-metro-housing-market-balanced-buyers-leverage/)
- • Common Sense Institute – Crime statistics (https://www.commonsenseinstituteus.org/colorado/research/crime-and-public-safety/property-and-violent-crime-rates-in-colorados-largest-cities)
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