Living in Westminster, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westminster · Census data 2020–2024
Westminster has 738 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median home value is $486,400.
Westminster is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Westminster at a glance
- Population
- 738
- Median age
- 41.4State: 35.6
- Median home value
- $486,400State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 95%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.9%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Westminster a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 1.2%.
Cons: Home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Westminster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westminster the median home value is $486,400, 46% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,712 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Westminster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 242
- Owner-occupied
- 95%
- Renter-occupied
- 5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 3.00
Westminster demographics
- Population
- 738
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 20.1%
- Households
- 242
- Foreign-born
- 12.5%
- Veterans
- 17.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westminster ›
Education in Westminster
24.9% of adults 25 and older in Westminster have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 9.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westminster
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 36.9%
- Drive alone
- 44.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.6%
Westminster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westminster | 738 | — | $486,400 | — |
| Anna | 24,330 | $105,593 | $351,700 | $2,105 |
| Blue Ridge | 1,104 | $77,333 | $214,500 | $1,456 |
| Melissa | 20,136 | $138,763 | $454,000 | $2,532 |
| Trenton | 653 | $53,929 | $164,000 | $1,286 |
| Van Alstyne | 5,952 | $102,469 | $342,700 | $1,345 |
| Whitewright | 1,659 | $57,692 | $242,000 | $743 |
| Tom Bean | 799 | $88,824 | $232,300 | $1,581 |
| New Hope | 680 | $64,306 | $422,800 | $1,827 |
More for people moving to Westminster
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What is the average home price in Westminster?
The median home value in Westminster is $486,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Westminster, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 1.2%. Minuses: home values 71% higher than the state median; an average commute of 38 minutes.
What is the median age in Westminster?
The median age in Westminster is 41.4 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Westminster?
The average commute to work in Westminster is 38 minutes; 36.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westminster?
The unemployment rate in Westminster is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westminster?
24.9% 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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