Median Income
$82,000
9% higher than US avg
Home Value
$700,000
148% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
23.2%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,350
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment
8.3%
131% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
10.1%
19% lower than US avg
How New Westminster Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population78,916
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density13,086/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 53%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,000
Per Capita$52,450
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty10.1%
Commute33 min
Housing
D
Home Value$700,000
Rent$1,350
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units36,100
Rent Burden29.5%
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
AQIN/A
Rain59.3 in/yr
Elevation197 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+26.4%
Graduate+9.2%
Is New Westminster a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, New Westminster receives an overall livability score of 2.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. New Westminster has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in New Westminster is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 8.3%, unemployment is notably high. 10.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in New Westminster is $700,000, making it a premium housing market at 148% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,350 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 8.5x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Education
23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 26.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
New Westminster experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches, including 33.3 inches of snow.
New Westminster has a population of 78,916 with a density of 13,086 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (53.2%), with 3.3% Hispanic, 3.5% Black, 34.9% Asian.
Population
78,916
Total Population
2021 Census
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
New Westminster vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 57.4% |
| 27% below US avg |
| Spanish | 1.0% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 41.7% |
Social Characteristics
New Westminster vs U.S. Average
The median household income in New Westminster is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
Income: New Westminster vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,000 |
| 9% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $52,450 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.3% |
| 131% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% |
| 19% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 32.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 63.3% |
| Public Transit | 22.5% |
| Work from Home | 35.8% |
The median home value in New Westminster is $700,000, 148% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,350 (16% above US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $700,000 |
| 148% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,350 |
| 16% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 29.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 54.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 45.3% |
| Housing Units | 36,100 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: New Westminster vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: New Westminster vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
New Westminster has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 59.3 inches.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 59.3 inches |
| 56% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 33.3 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 197 ft (60 m) |
| Area | 6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 13,086/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2068°N, 122.9109°W |
| Timezone | America/Vancouver |