At a Glance
Median Income
$82,686
$34,477 per capita
Home Value
$820,000
Zillow: $1,095,037
Median Rent
$2,100/mo
38.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
437/100K
2,524/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.5%
77.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.4%
14.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.4%
12.4% smoking rate
How Westminster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Westminster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Westminster a Good Place to Live?
C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Westminster residents earn a median household income of $82,686 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,477. The unemployment rate stands at 7.4% (106% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148,394 business establishments, including 8,853 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Westminster is $820,000 , 191% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,095,037. Median rent is $2,100/month, with 38.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Westminster reports 437 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 15% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,524/100K. The murder rate is 3.4/100K.
Education
26.5% of adults in Westminster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(21% below the national average).
77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Westminster has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population90,147
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density8,979/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born45.6%
Veterans3.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$82,686
Per Capita$34,477
Unemployment7.4%
Poverty14.0%
County GDP$351,753M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,565
Housing
F
Home Value$820,000
Rent$2,100
Ownership52.2%
Zillow$1,095,037
Housing Units28,754
Rent Burden38.6%
Crime
F
Violent437/100K
Property2,524/100K
Murder3.4/100K
Assault290/100K
Burglary366/100K
Health
Obesity22.4%
Diabetes13.4%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,325/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.9 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation36 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.5%
High School+77.8%
Graduate+8.2%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.3%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries67
Did You Know?
Westminster was founded in 1870.
The median home in Westminster was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is John Wayne/Orange County (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
45.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 8,853 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 238 fatal vehicle crashes.
364 declared natural disasters on record.