Living in Westminster, South Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westminster · Census data 2020–2024
Westminster has 2,521 residents with a median age of 40. The median household income is $40,946 (41% lower than the South Carolina median), the median home value is $178,100, the median rent is $715/month.
Westminster at a glance
- Population
- 2,521
- Median age
- 40State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $40,946State: $69,324
- Median home value
- $178,100State: $259,000
- Median rent
- $715/moState: $1,180
- Homeowners
- 67.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Westminster a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Westminster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westminster the median home value is $178,100, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $715 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,734 a month in housing costs.
Westminster median household income
The median household income in Westminster is $40,946 and the income per person is $24,984. 21.3% of residents live below the poverty line (South Carolina: 14.1%).
Housing in Westminster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,371
- Owner-occupied
- 67.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.1%
- Vacant
- 14.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.15
Westminster demographics
- Population
- 2,521
- Median age
- 40
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 26.4%
- Households
- 1,172
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westminster ›
Education in Westminster
18.7% of adults 25 and older in Westminster have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Carolina: 32.1%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westminster
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 0.8%
- Drive alone
- 85.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.3%
Westminster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 2,521 | $40,946 | $178,100 | $715 |
| West Union | 370 | $48,393 | $147,700 | $758 |
| Seneca | 8,993 | $52,022 | $240,000 | $807 |
| Walhalla | 4,157 | $36,327 | $171,900 | $669 |
| Chickasaw Point | 620 | $84,875 | $350,700 | — |
| Utica | 1,339 | $55,179 | $145,400 | $1,073 |
| Newry | 412 | $45,407 | $303,400 | — |
| Gumlog | 2,382 | $68,571 | $245,000 | $908 |
| Fair Play | 757 | $82,083 | $222,500 | — |
More for people moving to Westminster
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What is the median household income in Westminster, SC?
The median household income in Westminster is $40,946, 41% lower than the South Carolina median of $69,324 (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 $178,100, compared with $259,000 in South Carolina.
How much is rent in Westminster?
The median gross rent in Westminster is $715 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Westminster, SC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 31% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the South Carolina median; a poverty rate of 21.3%.
What is the median age in Westminster?
The median age in Westminster is 40 years (South Carolina: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Westminster?
The average commute to work in Westminster is 22 minutes; 0.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westminster?
The unemployment rate in Westminster is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westminster?
18.7% 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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