Electricity rates in Westminster, Colorado
Westminster, CO ranks 7 of 32 Colorado cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (29%). Westminster, Colorado has 115,546 residents in 47,995 households; 27.9% heat with electricity.
Westminster on the map
Jefferson County, with Westminster marked
Outage risk around Westminster
Westminster, CO, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 56 wind and 2 tornado, 50.2 per 100,000 residents of 115,546. Top gust near Westminster, CO: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Westminster, CO: $16K.
Reports within 15 miles of Westminster, CO
wind and tornado reports, Westminster, CO
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| Westminster, CO | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster, CO, 2015 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Westminster, CO, 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Westminster, CO, 2017 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Westminster, CO, 2018 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Westminster, CO, 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Westminster, CO, 2020 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Westminster, CO, 2022 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Westminster, CO, 2023 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Westminster, CO, 2024 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Westminster, CO, 2025 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Facts about Westminster
- Residents of Westminster, CO, ACS 2023
- 115,5468 of 32 Colorado cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Westminster, CO
- $96,14516 of 32 of those cities
- Households in Westminster, CO
- 47,9952.41 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Westminster, CO
- 63.7%30,571 owners and 17,424 renter households
- Housing units in Westminster, CO
- 50,1662,171 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Westminster, CO
- 27.9%13,413 of 47,995 homes
- Land area of Westminster, CO
- 31.6 sq mi3,654.4 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Westminster, CO
- 1.3%at 674 kWh a month over the $96,145 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Westminster, CO
- 58NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 50.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Westminster, CO
- 198717,373 of 50,166 homes (34.6%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Westminster, CO
- $497,400$1,816 gross rent a month, 4.38% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Westminster
Compare Westminster with nearby cities
| City near Westminster, CO | Distance from Westminster | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster, CO (this page) | 0 mi | 115,546 | $96,145 | 1987 | $497,400 | 58 | 18.7% |
| Northglenn, CO | 4.7 mi northeast | 37,953 (-77,593) | $79,530 (-$16,615) | 1974 (-13 yr) | $440,900 (-$56,500) | 65 (+7) | 11.6% (-7.1 pts) |
| Broomfield, CO | 5.1 mi north | 75,110 (-40,436) | $121,025 (+$24,880) | 2001 (+14 yr) | $631,600 (+$134,200) | 51 (-7) | 26.9% (+8.2 pts) |
| Arvada, CO | 5.7 mi southwest | 122,835 (+7,289) | $113,396 (+$17,251) | 1979 (-8 yr) | $600,800 (+$103,400) | 51 (-7) | 21.9% (+3.2 pts) |
| Thornton, CO | 6.9 mi northeast | 142,878 (+27,332) | $100,985 (+$4,840) | 1996 (+9 yr) | $482,200 (-$15,200) | 76 (+18) | 13.8% (-4.9 pts) |
| Wheat Ridge, CO | 7.8 mi south | 32,158 (-83,388) | $87,598 (-$8,547) | 1964 (-23 yr) | $584,700 (+$87,300) | 60 (+2) | 19.3% (+0.6 pts) |
Who supplies Westminster
Jefferson County lists 3 utilities for Westminster, CO (115,546 residents): homes pay 15.04 to 15.75 cents per kWh, about $101 to $106 a month at 674 kWh, 1.3% of the $96,145 Westminster median income. Jefferson County page.
Cost of living with electricity in Westminster
Westminster, CO: 47,995 households at $1,035 a year per home for electricity (Jefferson County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $49.7 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,832 a year per household.
| Group in Westminster, CO | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Westminster, CO median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster, CO, all households | 47,995 | $1,035 | $49.7 million | 1.08% |
| Westminster, CO, homeowners | 30,571 | $1,192 | $36.4 million | 1.24% |
| Westminster, CO, renters | 17,424 | $658 | $11.5 million | 0.68% |
Housing and heating in Westminster
Westminster, CO: 17,373 of 50,166 homes were built before 1980 and 11,824 in 2000 or later. Westminster, CO has 27,984 detached houses, 14,681 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 480 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Westminster, CO
% of homes by decade built, Westminster, CO
- 1pre-40
- 140s
- 750s
- 560s
- 2270s
- 2280s
- 2090s
- 1300s
- 1010s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Westminster, CO
| Westminster, CO | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster, CO, median year built | 1987 | 1980 | +7 years | 16 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, built before 1980 | 34.6% | 51.0% | -16.3 points | 19 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, built 2000 or later | 23.6% | 18.9% | +4.7 points | 22 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, detached houses | 55.8% | 64.1% | -8.3 points | 23 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 29.3% | 21.8% | +7.5 points | 7 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, mobile homes | 1.0% | 1.0% | -0.0 points | 19 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, renter households | 36.3% | 29.4% | +6.9 points | 17 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, median home value | $497,400 | $604,400 | -$107,000 | 20 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, median gross rent a month | $1,816 | $1,792 | +$24 | 11 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, people per household | 2.40 | 2.38 | +0.02 | 19 of 32 |
Who lives in Westminster: income, cars, homes
Westminster, CO homes: 29,309 have 3+ bedrooms, 8,341 none or one, median 5.7 rooms. In Westminster, CO, 8,790 of 16,837 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 19,035 households moved in since 2018 and 8,216 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Westminster, CO, 2,433 households own no vehicle and 30,995 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 66,227 workers in Westminster, CO, 12,364 work from home, 46,261 drive alone, 1,200 ride transit and 595 walk. In Westminster, CO, 6,212 of 47,995 households earn under $35,000, 12,051 $35,000-$75,000, 16,253 $75,000-$150,000 and 13,479 $150,000 or more. 8,107 residents of Westminster, CO live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.5.
Household income in Westminster, CO
| Westminster, CO | Value | Rank in Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster, CO, households under $35,000 | 12.9% | 19 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, households $150,000 or more | 28.1% | 16 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, residents below poverty | 7.0% | 19 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, median age | 37.5 | 18 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 58.4% | 24 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, households without a vehicle | 5.1% | 13 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, households with 2+ vehicles | 64.6% | 17 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, workers at home | 18.7% | 20 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, cost-burdened renters | 52.2% | 21 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, moved in since 2018 | 39.7% | 16 of 32 |
| Westminster, CO, moved in before 2000 | 17.1% | 10 of 32 |
Analyst note on Westminster
Westminster, CO counts 115,546 residents in 47,995 households, on 31.6 square miles. 13,413 of the 47,995 occupied homes in Westminster, CO heat with electricity. Household income in Westminster, CO is $96,145; 30,571 of its 47,995 households own.
Westminster, CO has 50,166 housing units, 2,171 of them vacant or seasonal. Westminster, CO ranks 7 of 32 Colorado cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (28%). Westminster, CO ranks 11 of 32 Colorado cities for the highest median rent ($1,816 a month).
Westminster, CO ranks 12 of 32 Colorado cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (52.2%).
ZIP codes in Westminster
| ZIP area touching Westminster, CO | Share of the ZIP's land inside Westminster | Share of Westminster's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 80021 (Westminster, CO) | 48.1% | 25.2% |
| 80031 (Westminster, CO) | 91.0% | 24.3% |
| 80234 (Westminster, CO) | 70.7% | 15.8% |
| 80020 (Westminster, CO) | 15.2% | 9.5% |
| 80005 (Westminster, CO) | 23.6% | 8.7% |
| 80030 (Westminster, CO) | 97.3% | 8.1% |
| 80023 (Westminster, CO) | 8.7% | 5.1% |
| 80003 (Westminster, CO) | 12.6% | 2.6% |
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Questions on Westminster
Westminster: what is the electricity rate?
Westminster, CO has no price of its own; its 115,546 residents are served by one of 3 utilities, and a 674 kWh month costs $101 to $106.
Westminster: how does it rank among Colorado cities?
Westminster, CO: rank 8 of 32 by its 115,546 residents, rank 16 of 32 by $96,145 median income.
Westminster: how many homes heat with electricity?
Westminster, CO: 13,413 of 47,995 occupied homes, 27.9%; Jefferson County 23.1%.
Westminster: how much income goes to electricity?
At 674 kWh a month, 1.3% of the $96,145 median income in Westminster, CO.
Westminster: damaging storms reported nearby?
58 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Westminster, CO, 2015 to 2025, 50.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Westminster?
Westminster, CO: median home built 1987; 17,373 of 50,166 homes (34.6%) predate 1980, 27,984 are detached and 14,681 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How big are the homes in Westminster, CO?
29,309 of 50,166 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.7 rooms.
How many Westminster, CO renters struggle with rent?
8,790 of 16,837 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Westminster, CO households have no car?
2,433 households; 30,995 have two or more.