Living in Westminster, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westminster · Census data 2020–2024
Westminster has 20,445 residents with a median age of 38.5. The median household income is $86,219 (17% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $337,600, the median rent is $1,476/month.
Westminster at a glance
- Population
- 20,445
- Median age
- 38.5State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $86,219State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $337,600State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,476/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 56.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Westminster a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 10%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Westminster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westminster the median home value is $337,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,476 per month, which is 33.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,990 a month in housing costs.
Westminster median household income
The median household income in Westminster is $86,219 and the income per person is $44,953. 10% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Westminster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,263
- Owner-occupied
- 56.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 43.5%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.31
Westminster demographics
- Population
- 20,445
- Median age
- 38.5
- Under 18
- 17.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 7,949
- Foreign-born
- 9.9%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westminster ›
Education in Westminster
36.3% of adults 25 and older in Westminster have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 13.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westminster
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 15.4%
- Drive alone
- 70%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Westminster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 20,445 | $86,219 | $337,600 | $1,476 |
| New Windsor | 1,400 | $111,250 | $374,000 | — |
| Manchester | 5,439 | $121,676 | $376,400 | $1,358 |
| Hampstead | 6,251 | $97,871 | $333,000 | $1,309 |
| Union Bridge | 1,055 | $76,250 | $293,300 | $1,118 |
| Taneytown | 7,932 | $87,621 | $338,400 | $1,059 |
| Germany | 2,879 | $102,656 | $338,600 | $1,240 |
| West Manheim | 9,839 | $97,582 | $299,700 | $1,609 |
| Littlestown | 4,850 | $70,901 | $254,700 | $964 |
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What is the median household income in Westminster, MD?
The median household income in Westminster is $86,219, 17% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (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 $337,600, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Westminster?
The median gross rent in Westminster is $1,476 per month, about 33.9% of household income.
Is Westminster, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Maryland median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 10%.
What is the median age in Westminster?
The median age in Westminster is 38.5 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Westminster?
The average commute to work in Westminster is 29 minutes; 15.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westminster?
The unemployment rate in Westminster is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westminster?
36.3% 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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