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Westminster, VT

Full City Profile · Vermont · Sullivan County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
622 Population 457/sq mi density
$90,938 Median Income $35,372 per capita
$285,300 Home Value $291,038 Zillow
$915 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
97 Violent Crime/100K 1,538 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,938 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$285,300 home value, $915/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
97 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Westminster, VT

At a Glance

Median Income
$90,938
21% above
$35,372 per capita
Home Value
$285,300
1% above
Zillow: $291,038
Median Rent
$915/mo
21% below
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
97/100K
74% below
1,538/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.8%
42% above
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.1%
22% below
12.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 sunny days/yr

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
121%
Home Value
101%
Rent
79%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
142%
Unemployment
6%
Crime
26%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westminster a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 $90,938 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,372. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,202 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Westminster is $285,300 , 1% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $291,038. Median rent is $915/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Westminster reports 97 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,538/100K.

Education

47.8% of adults in Westminster hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% above the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westminster has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Data Overview

People

Population622
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density457/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$90,938
Per Capita$35,372
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,200M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117

Housing

A+
Home Value$285,300
Rent$915
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$291,038
Housing Units183
Rent Burden23.8%

Crime

F
Violent97/100K
Property1,538/100K

Health

Obesity25.1%
Diabetes6.7%
Smoking12.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,143/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation243 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+47.8%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+28.3%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 50% / D 49%
Commute31 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries14

Did You Know?

The median home in Westminster was built in 1938.
30.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Rutland/Southern Vermont Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.486 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
4.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.