Living in Westminster, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westminster · Census data 2020–2024
Westminster has 89,860 residents with a median age of 43.2. The median household income is $85,541 (14% lower than the California median), the median home value is $858,300, the median rent is $2,168/month.
Westminster at a glance
- Population
- 89,860
- Median age
- 43.2State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $85,541State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $858,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,168/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 53.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.9%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Westminster a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 27 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the California median; home values 17% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and October–November.
Cost of living in Westminster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westminster the median home value is $858,300, 158% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,168 per month, which is 37% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,869 a month in housing costs.
Westminster median household income
The median household income in Westminster is $85,541 and the income per person is $36,053. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Westminster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 29,269
- Owner-occupied
- 53.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.6%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 3.18
Westminster demographics
- Population
- 89,860
- Median age
- 43.2
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 28,150
- Foreign-born
- 46.4%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westminster ›
Education in Westminster
25.9% of adults 25 and older in Westminster have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westminster
- Unemployment rate
- 7.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 69.4%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Westminster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 89,860 | $85,541 | $858,300 | $2,168 |
| Midway City | 7,999 | $66,635 | $788,600 | $1,611 |
| Garden Grove | 170,964 | $92,174 | $814,100 | $2,012 |
| Stanton | 39,402 | $84,707 | $579,300 | $1,997 |
| Fountain Valley | 56,258 | $115,237 | $1,072,300 | $2,631 |
| Huntington Beach | 195,240 | $120,919 | $1,100,000 | $2,510 |
| Seal Beach | 24,722 | $85,964 | $486,800 | $2,649 |
| Los Alamitos | 11,794 | $97,155 | $1,061,900 | $2,365 |
| Cypress | 49,498 | $130,215 | $913,900 | $2,483 |
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What is the median household income in Westminster, CA?
The median household income in Westminster is $85,541, 14% lower than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Westminster?
The median home value in Westminster is $858,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Westminster?
The median gross rent in Westminster is $2,168 per month, about 37% of household income.
Is Westminster, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 27 minutes. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the California median; home values 17% higher than the state median; unemployment of 7.2%; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
What is the median age in Westminster?
The median age in Westminster is 43.2 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Westminster?
The average commute to work in Westminster is 27 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westminster?
The unemployment rate in Westminster is 7.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westminster?
25.9% of adults in Westminster have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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