How long is the commute from Westminster, CO?
Workers who live in Westminster, CO take an average of 27.0 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
68.0% of workers drive alone to work.
1.2% take public transportation.
1.0% of workers walk to work.
21.7% work from home.
4.9% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 27.0 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 1.2%
- Work from home
- 21.7%
- Households without a car
- 4.9%
How people in Westminster get to work
| Means of transportation | Westminster | Adams County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 68.0% (±1.6 points) | 70.2% | 65.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.4% (±0.9 points) | 10.2% | 7.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.2% (±0.3 points) | 1.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.0% (±0.3 points) | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.7% (±0.5 points) | 1.5% | 2.1% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 21.7% (±1.3 points) | 15.2% | 21.0% | 15.1% |
In Westminster, the average commute is lower than in Adams County (29.8 minutes).
It is also higher than in Colorado (25.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Westminster, the share commuting by public transportation is lower than in Adams County (1.8%).
It is also lower than in Colorado (1.6%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Adams County, Westminster ranks 13 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 106 of 330.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Westminster
| Vehicles available | Westminster | Adams County | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.9% (±0.9 points) | 4.7% | 5.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% (±1.8 points) | 26.4% | 30.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 40.3% (±1.8 points) | 38.8% | 38.8% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 22.8% (±1.3 points) | 30.2% | 25.4% | 21.9% |
In Westminster, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Adams County (4.7%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (5.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Westminster
| Westminster | Adams County | Colorado | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 21.7% (±1.3 points) | 15.2% (±0.7 points) | 21.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% (±0.9 points) | 97.0% (±0.4 points) | 97.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 94.2% (±1.1 points) | 92.9% (±0.6 points) | 93.5% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Westminster, the share of households with a broadband subscription is higher than in Adams County (92.9%).
It is not measurably different from Colorado (93.5%).
It is higher than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Westminster
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | — | 27.0 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Shaw Heights | 2.0 mi | 28.7 minutes (±4.7) | Not measurably different |
| Federal Heights | 2.7 mi | 32.2 minutes (±2.8) | Higher |
| Sherrelwood | 4.3 mi | 29.6 minutes (±2.3) | Higher |
| Northglenn | 4.7 mi | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) | Not measurably different |
| Twin Lakes | 5.0 mi | 29.7 minutes (±5.7) | Not measurably different |
| Broomfield | 5.1 mi | 25.5 minutes (±0.7) | Lower |
| Berkley | 5.4 mi | 27.2 minutes (±4.1) | Not measurably different |
| Arvada | 5.7 mi | 26.1 minutes (±0.7) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Broomfield, CO (25.5 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Federal Heights, CO (32.2 minutes), Sherrelwood, CO (29.6 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Adams County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 6 (tie) | Twin Lakes | 29.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 8 | Sherrelwood | 29.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 9 | Shaw Heights | 28.7 minutes (±4.7) |
| 10 | Northglenn | 27.9 minutes (±1.7) |
| 11 | Welby | 27.7 minutes (±1.7) |
| 12 | Berkley | 27.2 minutes (±4.1) |
| 13 | Westminster | 27.0 minutes (±1.0) |
| 14 | Derby | 25.7 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 8 of 14 places in Adams County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Westminster
How long is the average commute in Westminster?
Workers who live in Westminster, CO take an average of 27.0 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Westminster without a car?
4.9% of households in Westminster have no vehicle, and 1.2% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Westminster?
21.7% (±1.3 points) of workers who live in Westminster worked from home, and 94.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westminster city, Colorado
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westminster city, Colorado
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Westminster city, Colorado
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Westminster city, Colorado (place:83835, in state:08).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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