Why Westminster
Something For Everyone
Every place says it, but it really is true in Westminster – Westminster has the best of everything.
In Westminster, we take pride in celebrating and supporting our small businesses. We also recognize that small businesses are the driving force in the local economy and support and encourage small business development through a variety of programs. The City provides financial assistance to encourage investment in business improvements and training for its employees, recognizes and honors local business through awards and with advocacy, organizes free training opportunities to build business capacity, and provides technical assistance on a variety of business start-up and support topics.
DEMOGRAPHICS
Westminster At A Glance
115,739
POPULATION
37.6
MEDIAN AGE
47,743
HOUSEHOLDS
$98,670
MEDIAN HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.8%
BACHELOR’S DEGREE OR HIGHER
10.2%
MASTER’S, PROFESSIONAL, OR DOCTORATE DEGREE
Commercial Real Estate
With 30 business parks, 68 retail centers and over 18.7 million square feet of commercial space, Westminster has real estate options to meet almost every business need. Our vibrant interactive map is a wonderful asset to check out our commercial space.
Our business parks come equipped with high-tech and high-speed telecommunication structures so you can set up operations quickly. And, Westminster has one of the largest concentrations of retail developments in the metro area.
Access & Transportation
Westminster’s strategic location provides easy and convenient access to the metro Denver and Boulder areas through a superior multi-modal transportation network which includes an enhanced transit system, easy access to regional and international airports, an expansive local and regional trail system, and major highways.
Education
Elementary and Secondary Education
Higher Education
Utilities
Electricity
The City of Westminster is serviced by Xcel Energy. For rate information, contact Xcel Energy.
Water
Commercial Water Rates
A two-tiered rate structure ($8.79 or $10.78 per 1,000 gallons in 2025, depending on consumption levels) is in effect, with the breakpoint dependent on the account’s water budget (determined from the average of the past 10 years of water use, or the Service Commitment Agreement).
Commercial Sewer Rates
$9.34 per 1,000 gallons for a residential single family per unit and $9.71 per 1,000 gallons for all others per unit in 2025 (average monthly water consumption billed during the sewer rate calculation period of January– March).
Reclaimed Water System
$6.83 per 1,000 gallons in 2025. The system provides a dependable, drought-resistant, environmentally sound source of water for irrigation that is charged at 80% of the potable rate.
Internet
Westminster has high-tech and high-speed telecommunication structures in place for business and home use. Major service providers include:
DSL
Lumen Technologies
High-Speed Cable Internet Access
Comcast and coming soon Google Fiber
Wireless Data
Sprint, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile
Fiber Optic Network
Lumen Technologies, Comcast, and coming soon Google Fiber
Taxes
City Property Tax 3.65 Mills
City Sales/Use Tax 3.85%
Total city, county, and sales tax is 8.35% in Jefferson County and 8.6% in Adams County.
Colorado Tax 4.40%
The income tax rate for corporations and individuals is 4.40%. State tax on equipment for Biotech, R&D, and Manufacturing: None
Housing
Westminster’s residential communities include a variety of housing and neighborhoods, from apartments and starter homes to luxury executive homes. A variety of neighborhoods have been developed, and many Westminster neighborhoods are nestled in and around parks, golf courses, and open space.
Below are the current housing statistics for both owned properties (Source: Denver Metro Association of Realtors, November 2024 Market Trends Report) and rental housing (Source: CoStar, January 2025)
Area Maps
