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Westminster

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA
  • 175 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A-
  2. Crime & Safety
    C
  3. Housing
    D+
  4. Nightlife
    A
  5. Good for Families
    B-
  6. Diversity
    A+
  7. Jobs
    C
  8. Weather
    A+
  9. Cost of Living
    D
  10. Health & Fitness
    A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    B
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Westminster is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 91,785. Westminster is in Orange County. Living in Westminster offers residents an urban feel and most residents own their homes. In Westminster there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Westminster and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Westminster are highly rated.
About Westminster...
Population
91,785

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$546,200
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,427
National
$949
Area Feel
Urban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    47%
  • Own
    53%
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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
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    132.8
    282.7
  • Murder
    4.4
    6.1
  • Rape
    25
    40.7
  • Robbery
    143.7
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    482.2
    500.1
  • Theft
    2,163
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    430
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    10%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    9%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    13%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    13%
  • 65+ years
    17%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    6%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    31%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    23%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    22%
    13%

Working in Westminster

Jobs
C
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$57,575
National
$55,322
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Westminster is a relatively nice city to reside in and go to school in. Westminster High School is a great school and I recommend it to anyone. There are plenty of AP classes, no IB classes though. Safety-wise, I think all cities have their risks, but this city is one of the safest in the area. There is some diversity, with Westminster high school teaching around 40% Hispanic and 30% Asian students. Only complaint would be Sigler Park. This park is nice at times, but at others there are drug dealers lurking around. They keep to themselves, but walking past them during a morning walk with the dog isn't exactly pleasant. Other than that, the traffic never gets excessively bad and I was able to get a job quite easily in this city. Westminster has many fast food joints, but also several grocery stores in walking distance. Overall, I love this city!
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There are a lot of independent vendors around the westminster area, providing excellent foods and services. The people I’ve encountered were kind souls. The area I live in, Westminster, is highly diverse. At my former elementary and middle schools, I’ve encountered people of multiple, varying backgrounds, creating an understanding of different cultures. The diversity of the area spreads knowledge amongst the community members due to spreads of culture. It provides a sense of belonging and a reminder of homes to those who aren’t natural born Americans, specifically those of Vietnamese and Hispanic descent, because there’s a myriad of places that mimics that of their home town.
Westminster, California is a popular area for Vietnamese vendors, markets, and shops. From pho shops to cafes to historical Vietnamese landmarks, you won't be able to forget Westminster! The Vietnamese culture is very charming and I often forget it. I am so fortunate to live in an area where I always get to learn more about my culture. The heart of Little Saigon is Asian Garden Mall and around there are other small little shops you can explore. It really is a mini vacation to Vietnam, but in California! Come visit and you will be surprise!