Westminster vs. Broomfield, CO in 2026: Is Broomfield Worth $130K More?

Oct 14

Quick answer: Broomfield's median price runs about $130,000 above Westminster's, but it costs less per square foot. For the three months ending September 2026, Broomfield's median was $649,191 at $238 per square foot, and Westminster's was $518,753 at $258 (Redfin). Both took a median 34 days to sell.

By Katerina Veteskova, Colorado real estate broker license FA.100082955, eXp Realty, LLC

Westminster and Broomfield share a long border along US-36, and many of my buyers tour both before they settle on one. The headline prices point one way and the per-square-foot numbers point the other, which is exactly why this comparison is worth a closer look.

Every figure here was checked on October 14, 2026. Each section links to a live search so you can line the data up against homes on the market today.

How far apart are Westminster and Broomfield on price?

The median gap is $130,438, with Broomfield at $649,191 and Westminster at $518,753 for the three months ending September 2026. Broomfield prices rose 3.9% over the year, while Westminster's slipped 2.1%.

Browse the Westminster homes for sale search and the Broomfield homes for sale search to see how current asking prices line up with those medians. This site's Westminster and Broomfield searches start at $700,000, so they show the upper part of each market rather than homes near the medians.

Broomfield median sale price: $649,191, up 3.9% year over year
Westminster median sale price: $518,753, down 2.1% year over year
Broomfield price per square foot: $238
Westminster price per square foot: $258

Why is Broomfield cheaper per square foot?

Broomfield's $238 per square foot is $20 below Westminster's $258, which suggests its recent sales included more larger homes. A higher median paired with a lower per-foot price usually reflects bigger houses in the mix, not cheaper ones.

At $700,000, those per-foot medians work out to about 2,940 square feet in Broomfield and about 2,715 in Westminster: $700,000 / $238 = 2,941 and $700,000 / $258 = 2,713. Compare the Broomfield homes from $700K to $1M with the Westminster homes from $700K to $1M to see that difference on real floor plans.

Do homes sell faster in Westminster or Broomfield?

Neither has an edge on time, since both posted a median of 34 days on market. Sale-to-list ratios were nearly identical too, at 98.8% in Westminster and 98.7% in Broomfield.

Westminster recorded 336 sales in September and Broomfield recorded 272, per Redfin. With pace this even, the decision usually comes down to price band and the school district on the address.

Westminster: 34 median days on market, 98.8% sale-to-list, 336 homes sold in September 2026
Broomfield: 34 median days on market, 98.7% sale-to-list, 272 homes sold in September 2026

Where should you start your search in each city?

Start with Westminster 80031 and Broomfield 80020, the two zipcodes with dedicated searches on this site. Both sit close to the US-36 corridor, which keeps Denver and Boulder within reach.

Open the Westminster 80031 homes search and the Broomfield 80020 homes search. If you are shopping at $1.2 million and up, use the Westminster luxury homes search from $1.2M and the Broomfield luxury homes search from $1.2M.

Which school district serves a Westminster or Broomfield home?

It depends on the address, because both cities are split among several districts. Westminster addresses can be in Westminster Public Schools, Adams 12 Five Star Schools or Jeffco Public Schools, and Broomfield addresses are commonly in Adams 12 or Boulder Valley.

Check each address with the official tools: Westminster Public Schools map and boundaries, the Adams 12 school finder, the BVSD K-12 school finder and Jeffco's articulation areas. Performance data lives on the state's CDE SchoolView.

So which city fits you better?

Westminster fits a budget near $520,000, and Broomfield fits buyers who want more house and can stretch toward $650,000.

Choose Westminster if:

Your budget is closer to the $518,753 median
You want a market where prices eased 2.1% over the year
You want the most sales to compare, with 336 in September

Choose Broomfield if:

You want larger homes at $238 per square foot
You like a city that is also its own county, with one local government
You can budget near the $649,191 median

Broker view: "When a buyer tells me Broomfield is out of reach, I pull the per-square-foot numbers first. Sometimes the bigger house in Broomfield costs less per foot than the smaller one in Westminster." - Katerina Veteskova, eXp Realty, LLC

What this guide does not cover: property taxes, metro district or HOA fees, and mortgage rates. I can pull those for any home you are serious about.

Sources: Redfin city housing market pages for Westminster and Broomfield, three months ending September 2026, checked October 14, 2026. The $700,000 space figures here come from dividing that amount by each city's median per-foot price.

Ready to compare homes in Westminster and Broomfield? Call or text 720-646-4685, or request a tour.

Frequently asked questions

Is Broomfield more expensive than Westminster?

Yes, by about $130,438 at the median. Redfin's three-month median through September 2026 was $649,191 in Broomfield and $518,753 in Westminster, although Broomfield's price per square foot was lower at $238 versus $258.

Do homes sell faster in Broomfield or Westminster?

Neither is faster right now. Both cities had a median of 34 days on market for the three months ending September 2026, according to Redfin.

What school districts serve Westminster and Broomfield?

Westminster addresses can fall in Westminster Public Schools, Adams 12 Five Star Schools or Jeffco Public Schools. Broomfield addresses are commonly in Adams 12 or Boulder Valley. Confirm each address with the district finder.

Katerina Veteskova is a Colorado real estate broker (license FA.100082955) with eXp Realty, LLC. Call or text 720-646-4685, or request a tour.

Nick Ahrens