Westminster Real Estate Information

A northwestern suburb of Denver Colorado, the town of Westminster is about nine miles from the Colorado state capital and hosts a population of over 105,000 people. Despite being the seventh most populated city in the state, Westminster still managed to be ranked amongst the top twenty-five places to live in the nation by Money Magazine.
One of the area?s trademarks is the open space system that sets aside a good portion of space for recreational activities. The Big Dry Creek Trail is quite popular for bikers, joggers, and wildlife enthusiasts thanks to its beautiful views on Standley Lake. The Standley Lake Regional Park, Ketner Lake Open Space, and Vogel Pond are also products of the open space initiative. Legacy Ridge Golf Course, Hyland Hills Golf Course,

Denver area schools typically outperform many other districts in the state and in the nation. Hidden Lake High School, Mountain Range High School, Pomona High School, Iver C. Ranum High School, Standley Lake High School, Northglenn High School,Legacy High School, and Westminster High School are all located in Westminster and offer residents convenient campuses that are close to home. As it is with most other Denver communities, the choice enrollment system allows residents to enroll at schools outside of their home region should they wish to do so. Belleview College is in the heart of Westminster and adds a lot to the culture and vibe of the community.

Transportation in Westminster is quite simple. The Denver Regional Transportation District bus service provides extensive service within Westminster and within the greater Denver metropolitan area. Plans are being made to extend the rail system to the neighborhood. A bus service that runs to the Denver International Airport is an added amenity for Westminster?s residents.

Several major highways and interstates pass through Westminster and connect the town to the surrounding region, namely the I-25 and Routes 36, 287, and 128. A Water World that is in the center of Westminster brings in a lot of visitors from surrounding areas. The expansive Westminster Mall is a popular community hangout because of its several levels of stores, boutique shops, restaurants, and large food court.