Westminster, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Carroll County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
20,257 Population 2,997/sq mi density
$79,431 Median Income $42,490 per capita
$318,100 Home Value $463,315 Zillow
$1,410 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
242 Violent Crime/100K 2,085 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$79,431 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$318,100 home value, $1,410/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
242 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Westminster, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$79,431
6% above
$42,490 per capita
Home Value
$318,100
13% above
Zillow: $463,315
Median Rent
$1,410/mo
21% above
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
242/100K
36% below
2,085/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.4%
5% above
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
11.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
106%
Home Value
113%
Rent
121%
Poverty
80%
Bachelor's
105%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
64%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westminster a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westminster residents earn a median household income of $79,431 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,490. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,506 business establishments, including 283 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westminster is $318,100 , 13% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $463,315. Median rent is $1,410/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.

Safety & Crime

Westminster reports 242 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,085/100K.

Education

35.4% of adults in Westminster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (5% above the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westminster has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population20,257
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density2,997/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born8.6%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$79,431
Per Capita$42,490
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$8,877M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,104

Housing

A
Home Value$318,100
Rent$1,410
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$463,315
Housing Units8,288
Rent Burden33.4%

Crime

F
Violent242/100K
Property2,085/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking11.5%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,289/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation712 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+35.4%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score6.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute30 min
Broadband84.9%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Westminster was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Gettysburg Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.401 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
There are 283 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.