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Measure WestminsterColorado, United States Remove Westminster Estes ParkColorado, United States Remove Estes Park
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.8 5.7
Connector Score 7.6 7.7
Safety 7.6 8.3
Affordability 5.2 5.0
Transportation 5.0 5.0
Car-free friendliness 2.5 4.0
Walkability 4.2 3.5
Things to do 5.6 4.5
Food & dining 5.7 4.3
Places to stay 6.0 5.3
Nature & outdoors 5.5 8.0
Scenic value 6.3 7.8
Family friendliness 8.0 5.2
Solo-traveler friendliness 5.4 5.4
Nightlife 4.7 2.5
Remote-work friendliness 5.5 4.0
Road-trip convenience 6.5 7.3
Train-trip convenience 1.0 5.7
Bus-trip convenience 1.5 1.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $138 $140
Mid-range $199 $225
Luxury $348 $395
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 113 115
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,750 $1,275
Median home price $532,400 $599,000
Population 116K 5,824
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Airport Drive Train Camping
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Westminster — 1 h 15 min details
Character
Best for Families Outdoors, History
Known for Mountains & hiking, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Theme & amusement parks, Food scene, Live music, Shopping, Family & kids Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Historic sites, Food scene, Shopping
When to go Peak: June to September and around Boulder gr… Peak: June-September and fall elk season

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