Westminster, Colorado is a suburb of Denver, Colorado, located near the northwest corner of the city. It is considered the 7th most populous city in Colorado and was ranked the 24th in the "Best Places to Live in the United States" list by CNN Money Magazine in 2006. The city has a population of about 105,000 people.

Westminster is a short 30 minute drive away from the Denver International Airport and is positioned between Denver, CO and Boulder, CO with easy access routes to both. The climate of the city is mild with low humidity, and nearly 300 days of sunshine annually.

History of Westminster

When gold was discovered in 1858 on Little Dry Creek, people started flocking to the area that is now known as Westminster, CO. The Land Act of 1862 caused many settlers to make their home in Colorado instead of moving farther west to California.

Over time, the number of settlers in the area of Westminster continued to grow, becoming incorporated and taking Westminster as its official name in 1911. Today, Westminster is the home of a well educated workforce, award winning community and recreation centers, excellent public schools, and four colleges and universities.

Real Estate in Westminster

The residential communities in Westminster include a wide variety of real estate. Westminster real estate includes apartments, starter homes, large executive homes, and mansions. Many of the neighborhoods are close to parks and open space, with new neighborhoods currently in development.

The average sale price of Westminster homes is $225,000, but the prices can range from $100,000 to $2,500,000. The price for other types of Westminster real estate, such as town homes and condominiums, can range in price from $60,000 to $375,000. Apartment rentals go for between $600 and $1,000 per month.

Recreation in Westminster

Hundreds of recreational activities are available in Westminster, CO. There are recreation centers, golf courses, open space trails, and parks for people to enjoy outdoor activities. In the summer you can enjoy Water World, a giant water park with 60 acres of beaches, slides, and wave attractions. Westminster also has plentiful movie theaters, miniature golf courses, roller skating and ice skating rinks, and hundreds of retail stores and restaurants for residents to enjoy. Appealing to an interest in history, the Bowles House Museum depicts Westminster as it was 100 years ago. Another fascinating local attraction is the Pillar of Fire Building, built in 1892. Both places are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

For a unique experience, residents can visit The Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center where they can interact with over 1,000 live butterflies that are housed in an indoor rainforest. There is also the Westminster Promenade, an outdoor entertainment and business development that is the perfect place to spend time with friends and family. Whatever your interest may be, there is always something interesting to be found in Westminster, CO.