Westminster, MD

Westminster, MD

At a Glance

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)

Is Westminster a Good Place to Live?

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 2.2% (39% 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 $455,959. 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 364 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 4% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,081/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

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