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Westminster
  • Suburb of Los Angeles, CA

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A minus
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade D minus
  4. Nightlife
    grade A
  5. Good for Families
    grade B
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade C minus
  8. Weather
    grade A+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade D
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Westminster is a suburb of Los Angeles with a population of 91,267. Westminster is in Orange County. Living in Westminster offers residents an urban suburban mix 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

About Westminster...
Population
91,267

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$651,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,791
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    48%
  • Own
    52%
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Westminster Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    133.3
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    26.4
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    125.6
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    529
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,903.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    376.9
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    11%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    12%
  • 45-54 years
    15%
  • 55-64 years
    14%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    8%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    19%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    27%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    22%
    national  11%

Working in Westminster

Jobs
grade C minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$71,108
National
$69,021

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