Westminster's extensive outdoor recreation system encompasses 150 miles of trails, 60 parks, and 3,000 acres of open space. Standley Lake Regional Park provides boating, kayaking, and waterfront trails, while the Butterfly Pavilion houses thousands of butterflies in an interactive environment. The Westminster Promenade features shopping and entertainment options alongside popular dining spots like Hideaway Steakhouse, known for its piano lounge and aged steaks, and Kachina Southwestern Grill, which serves craft cocktails in a Santa Fe-style setting.
The real estate market in Westminster includes diverse housing options across several neighborhoods. The median sale price for single family homes is $596,900, while townhomes have a median price of $455,000. Condos range from $230,000 for one bedroom units to $325,000 for two bedrooms. Legacy Ridge features single family homes with a median price of $670,000, while Bradburn Village homes command a median price of $749,900. The Ranch area contains some of the city's most expensive properties, with a median single family home price of $845,000.
Westminster's cost of living sits 16.8% above the national average. A family with school-age children needs approximately $128,000 annually to live comfortably, while renters should aim for $67,000. The city maintains strong educational options, including Cotton Creek Elementary School and Legacy High School, both rated A Minus by Niche. Commuters benefit from RTD bus service and the B Line commuter rail to Denver Union Station. Property taxes in Westminster remain competitive at 0.47%, lower than nearby Broomfield at 0.62% and Thornton at 0.6%. The combined sales tax rate is 7.86%, including a state rate of 2.90% and average local rate of 4.96%.
