Are Westminster & Broomfield suburbs of Denver? Or Boulder? Honestly, it’s a debatable subject, since both Westminster and Broomfield are centrally located between the two cities, making them a popular landing spot for those looking to be “close to everything”. Both Westminster and Broomfield are 20-30 mintues from Denver and Boulder, making it easy to attend events and/or commute to work in either location.
Broomfield and Westminster are both widely considered to be typical suburbs. Broomfield lies in the Boulder Valley School District, which ranks #1 on the Niche 2021 Best School Districts in the Denver Metro Area list, while a good portion of Westminster lies in the Jefferson County or Jeffco School district, which comes in at #5.
Both cities have great rec centers, access to abundant outdoor activities, trails, and more, and many choose to hang their hats in Westminster or Broomfield since the cost of living is significantly lower than that of Boulder and some areas of Denver. The average cost of a 3 bedroom 2 bath single family home in Westminster is about $475, 000 and $525,000 in Broomfield as of November 2021. That number decreases quite a bit if you’re looking for a condo or a townhome.
