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- Public SchoolsA-
- Crime & SafetyB-
- HousingC+
- NightlifeB
- Good for FamiliesB+
- DiversityA-
- JobsC+
- WeatherB-
- Cost of LivingC+
- Health & FitnessA-
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteB-
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$241,800
National
$184,700Median Rent
$1,126
National
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Westminster Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
B-
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Working in Westminster
Jobs
C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$60,984
National
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Westminster Reviews
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Lifetime resident. For what it is, a medium sized commuter town, Westminster is a great place. Good schools, nice people, plenty of stores. The low points here like night life have gradually improved past few years.
One thing to note I didn’t see mentioned is that Westminster has absurdly small city lines so the population numbers you see of 18K are very low. This also causes the property crime stats to look artificially high.
Biggest problem: aging population. Reacting to swift growth in the 80’s and 90’s the county sharply restricted new development so most jobs are toward Baltimore, and lack of young families with kids is becoming a general trend here as a whole.
One thing to note I didn’t see mentioned is that Westminster has absurdly small city lines so the population numbers you see of 18K are very low. This also causes the property crime stats to look artificially high.
Biggest problem: aging population. Reacting to swift growth in the 80’s and 90’s the county sharply restricted new development so most jobs are toward Baltimore, and lack of young families with kids is becoming a general trend here as a whole.
Westminster is a cute little town. Very country & home like! Despite it being a city, it doesn’t come with all the craziness that a city includes. However, if you’re not into small towns, it’s not the place for you. Main Street is beautiful. All the cute little cafes & shops are to die for. All stores are practically located right off the main road that runs right through!
I've been apart of the Westminster community for 15 years and I'm of it! This small town atmosphere is great for raising a family. There are plenty of festivals (Jazz, Art in the Park, Strawberry, Fall Fest) to entertain during the summer months not to mention the fall. It also home to some very good schooling, whether it be Westminster Elementary, Westminster Middle, or Winters Mill High School. All provide a great education in a public school system. Overall, I'm pleased with living in Westminster, Maryland!