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CO area data

Westminster, CO

Aggregated across 3 ZIP codes in Westminster.

Population: 87,566 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Westminster, CO is $499,221 — down 2.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $409,500 after a median 42 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,810/month. 29 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with hail, lightning, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$499,221

Median home value

-2.4%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$499,221
1-year appreciation
-2.4%
3-year appreciation
-3.6%
5-year appreciation
+4.6%
10-year appreciation
+65.1%
All-time peak (2022-06)
$549,731
House Price Index (state)
675.7 (-1.4% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$409,500
Median list price
$419,813
Median price per sqft
$298
1-year sale-price change
-1.4%
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
20
For-sale inventory
304
Sale-to-list ratio
98.0%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
-1.4%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
111

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,810/mo
1-year rent change
-0.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,081/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,310/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,527/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,964/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,257/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.9¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
29
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
4
High schools
6
Charter schools
4
School districts serving the area
Jefferson County School District No. R-1, Adams 12 Five Star Schools, Westminster Public Schools
Schools include
Jefferson Academy Elementary, Witt Elementary School, Mandalay Middle School, Adams Elementary School, Lukas Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
hail, lightning, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Very High · heatWave: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 98% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
2
Nearest Superfund site
Broderick Wood Products (2.3 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
27.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
188
Days with Moderate air quality
168
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
164

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-66,426
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
113,013
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
99,528

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Rocky Mountain National Park (45 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
90
Nearest airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) (1 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
120
Hospitals include
UCHEALTH BROOMFIELD HOSPITAL, INTERMOUNTAIN HEALTH PLATTE VALLEY HOSPITAL, LUTHERAN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
180
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+251 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,982
Housing built before 1970
25.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,610
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
82.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
212,217
Average weekly wage
$1,476
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Professional Services, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
849

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

WestminsterState medianUS median
Median home value$499,221$497,277$289,727
Median sale price$409,500$495,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,810/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,610$1,694$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Westminster, CO?
$499,221.
What is the median sale price in Westminster, CO?
$409,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Westminster, CO?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Westminster, CO?
Typical rent: $1,810/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Westminster, CO?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, lightning, winterWeather, inlandFlooding, strongWind, coldWave.
Is Westminster, CO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone A; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Westminster, CO?
Risk to homes is higher than 98% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Westminster, CO?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Westminster, CO?
2 current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Broderick Wood Products, 2.3 mi.
How many schools serve Westminster, CO?
29 schools (17 elementary, 4 middle, 6 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Westminster, CO walkable?
Walkability index: 11.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Westminster, CO?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Westminster, CO?
Regional Price Parity: 105.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Westminster

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