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The City of Westminster is a home rule municipality located in Adams and Jefferson counties, Colorado, United States. The city population was 116,317 at the 2020 United States Census with 71,240 residing in Adams County and 45,077 residing in Jefferson County. Westminster is the eighth most populous city in Colorado. The city is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor. The Westminster Municipal Center is located 9 miles (14 km) north-northwest of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver.

Westminster is located in western Adams County and northeastern Jefferson County at 39°52′N 105°03′W (39.862, -105.048). It is bordered to the north by Broomfield, to the northeast by Thornton, to the east by Northglenn and Federal Heights, to the southeast by Sherrelwood, Twin Lakes and Berkley, and to the south by Arvada. At the 2020 United States Census, the town had a total area of 21,695 acres (87.796 km2) including 1,480 acres (5.990 km2) of water.

Gold discovered in the South Platte River Valley in 1858 brought national attention to the area that would become Westminster, Colorado. The promise of fortune and The Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged many pioneers from the east to settle in Colorado rather than continue on to California. Before the settlements came, wildlife like antelope and buffalo made their homes in the area. There is also evidence of Arapaho Indians near the Crown Point (Gregory Hill) area. Westminsters' first permanent settler was Kentucky farmer Pleasant DeSpain, who built his home in 1870 on 160 acres (near what is now West 76th Avenue and Lowell Street). The area became known as DeSpain Junction and attracted other settlers including Edward Bruce Bowles, who in 1881 constructed a brick Italianate house now known as the Bowles House. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The village of DeSpain Junction grew into a small farming community and continued to attract new settlers despite the difficulty of farming in Colorado's arid climate. Connecticut real estate developer C.J. Harris arrived in DeSpain Junction in 1885 and purchased the DeSpain farm, among others. Harris combined the separate homesteads and divided it into smaller tracts of land, which he sold to fruit farmers. Harris renamed DeSpain Junction with his own name and the area was referred to as Harris, Colorado.

In 1890, New Yorker Henry T. Mayham convinced the Denver Presbytery to build a university on land that he owned in Harris. After delays caused by the depression of 1893, the school was built from red sandstone quarried in Colorado's Red Rocks region. The curriculum was patterned after Princeton University and was referred to as the "Princeton of the West". The school was incorporated as Westminster University of Colorado, and classes began in 1908 with one year's tuition costing $50 ($1,411 in 2018). The school ceased operating in 1917, when all students in attendance left to fight in World War I. In the following decade it operated as a church and school. In 1911, Harris voted to incorporate as a city and changed its name to Westminster, in honor of the university which is now on the National Register of Historic Places. In July 2006, it was ranked as the 24th best place to live in the US by Money magazine.

Westminster offers various health and wellness programs and even centers for its residents and tourists. Massage Envy offers a range of massage therapies including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and prenatal massage. Elements Massage focuses on personalized therapeutic massages tailored to each client's needs. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa is known for its relaxing atmosphere and skilled therapists, Hand & Stone has several locations in Colorado offering massages such as hot stone massage and aromatherapy massage. Symmetry Therapeutic Massage specializes in therapeutic massage techniques to address specific musculoskeletal issues and promote overall wellness. Spa Week offers a range of massage therapies along with other spa services such as facials and body treatments. Woodhouse Day Spa provides a luxurious spa experience including a variety of massage options like Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and hot stone massage.
 

Top Sites in Westminster, CO are Butterfly Pavilion, McFall Park, Adventure Golf & Raceway, and The Orchard Town Center.
 

Population: 114,533 (2022). Elevation: 5,325 ft (1,623 m). ZIP codes: 80003, 80005, 80020-80021, 80023, 80030-80031, 80035-80036, 80221, 80234, 80241, 80260. Area code(s): Both 303 and 720. Area: 21,695 acres (87.796 km2).

FAQs

Is Westminster, CO a nice area of Denver?

Located just outside of Denver is Westminster, Colorado a sprawling suburban community of Adams and Jefferson counties. Just under 115,000 Coloradans call Westminster their home and love the location, community atmosphere, and great views that the town has the offer. With something to offer for everyone, Westminster is growing in popularity and tourism! Attractions like visiting the Butterfly Pavilion and boating around Stanley Lake Regional Park allow for family fun. If you're looking for great shopping, Westminster has lots of pedestrian-friendly shopping options like the Orchard Town Center and is getting more with an inflow of new development in a town like the new mixed-use Town Center Development.

Is it expensive to live in Westminster, Colorado?

Westminster is ranked 55 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Westminster is 106.8% of the national average. The median household income in Westminster is $80,355, which is 0% more than that of the state. The median income for an individual is $45,008, which is 5% more than that of the state. The average rent in Westminster (located in Denver-Aurora-Lakewood Metro) metro area for a 2-bed home is $2,145, which is 45% more than the average rent across the US.

What are the racial demographics of Westminster, CO?

In 2022, there were 5.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (75.3k people) in Westminster, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.1k White (Hispanic) and 8.97k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups. 24.1% of the people in Westminster, CO are hispanic (27.8k people).

Sources

City of Westminster

Wikipedia

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Flyhomes

Data USA

Massage Envy

Elements Massage

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Symmetry Therapeutic Massage

Spa Week

Woodhouse Day Spa

Butterfly Pavilion 

McFall Park 

Adventure Golf & Raceway

The Orchard Town Center

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