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Arvada vs Westminster · 2026

Living in Arvada vs Westminster, CO: Home Prices Compared

Westminster homes sold for a median $84,450 less than Arvada over the last 12 months. Compare price per sq ft, homes for sale and days on market.

Short answer

Which costs less, Arvada or Westminster?

Westminster. Over the last 12 months the median Arvada home sold for $625,000 and the median Westminster home for $540,550, a $84,450 difference. Price per square foot ran $302 in Arvada and $280 in Westminster.

Arvada and Westminster Side by Side

ArvadaWestminster
Median sale price, 12 months$625,000$540,550
Homes sold, 12 months1,947920
Median price per sq ft (sold)$302$280
Median sale-to-list price100.0%100.0%
Sales that closed below list45%45%
Homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026535320
Average days on market, current listings7066
Ranch-style houses for sale9846
55+ community homes for sale31
Townhomes and condos for sale143114
CountyJefferson and AdamsAdams and Jefferson

MLS closed sales Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Arvada) and Oct 31, 2025 to Oct 30, 2026 (Westminster); listings as of Oct 31, 2026. Counts change daily.

The Price Gap Between Arvada and Westminster Changes With Home Size

Home sizeArvada medianWestminster medianDifference
1,800 sq ft or less$488,450$445,000$43,450
2 bedrooms or fewer$387,500$390,000$2,500
All homes$625,000$540,550$84,450
3,000 sq ft or more$942,388$880,000$62,388

Median sale prices over 12 months, MLS closed sales.

Newest Listings in Arvada

498 Properties Found
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Newest Listings in Arvada Market Stats

498
Homes Listed
72
Avg. Days on Site
$323
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$682,578
Med. List Price

Newest Listings in Westminster

309 Properties Found
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Newest Listings in Westminster Market Stats

309
Homes Listed
66
Avg. Days on Site
$289
Avg. $ / Sq.Ft.
$549,980
Med. List Price

Westminster Listings Sell Faster

Homes for sale in Westminster have been on the market an average of 66 days, against 70 in Arvada. Over 12 months, 45% of Westminster sales and 45% of Arvada sales closed below the list price. In a slower market, pricing right on day one matters more than the price you hope for.

Smaller Homes and 55+ Options in Arvada and Westminster

Choose Arvada or Westminster Based on These Points

  • Choose Westminster if price comes first. Its 12-month median sale was $84,450 lower, and the median price per square foot was $280 against $302.
  • Choose Arvada if you want the most homes to pick from: 535 were for sale on Oct 31, 2026.
  • Expect a quicker sale in Westminster. Current listings there average 66 days on the market, against 70 in Arvada.

Arvada vs Westminster: questions

Is Westminster cheaper than Arvada?

Yes. Over the last 12 months the median sale in Westminster was $540,550, against $625,000 in Arvada.

Which has more homes for sale, Arvada or Westminster?

Arvada, with 535 homes for sale on Oct 31, 2026. Westminster had 320.

Do homes sell faster in Arvada or Westminster?

Current listings in Westminster average 66 days on the market, against 70 in Arvada. In the last 12 months 45% of Westminster sales and 45% of Arvada sales closed below list.

Are there 55+ homes in Arvada and Westminster?

On Oct 31, 2026, 3 homes in 55+ communities were for sale in Arvada and 1 in Westminster.

Deciding between Arvada and Westminster?

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