Westminster SnackAbility
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Crime in Westminster summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Westminster. Key points include:
There were 472 total crimes in Westminster in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Westminster is 2,283.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Westminster is 241.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Westminster is 2,041.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Westminster is 7.75% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Westminster Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Westminster / 100k People |
Maryland / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 472 | 2,283.4 | 2,470.0 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 50 | 241.9 | 420.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 24.2 | 123.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 39 | 188.7 | 257.0 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 422 | 2,041.5 | 2,049.6 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 22 | 106.4 | 190.0 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 386 | 1,867.4 | 1,446.8 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 67.7 | 412.8 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Westminster summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Westminster. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Westminster is 114 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Westminster is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Westminster is $462,868.
The median income in Westminster is $86,219.
Westminster's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Westminster Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Westminster | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 108 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 133 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 108 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 105 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Westminster, MD Weather
The average high in Westminster is 63.1° and the average low is 43.8°.
There are 73.6 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.4 inches of precipitation each year with 22.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Westminster |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 63.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.6 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 22.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Westminster Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Westminster
The current population in Westminster is 20,445. The population has increased 10.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,445 | 0.9% |
| 2023 | 20,257 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 20,099 | 1.6% |
| 2021 | 19,783 | 6.1% |
| 2020 | 18,649 | 0.5% |
| 2019 | 18,552 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 18,553 | -0.0% |
| 2017 | 18,557 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 18,665 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 18,646 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 18,656 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 18,609 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 18,614 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 18,590 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 18,591 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Westminster
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Westminster is:
75.3% White with 15,386 White residents.
8.0% African American with 1,634 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
4.0% Asian with 819 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 60 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 743 Two Or More residents.
8.8% Hispanic with 1,799 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Westminster | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 75.3% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.0% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.0% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 8.8% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Westminster
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Westminster is 50.8% female with 10,393 female residents.
Westminster is 49.2% male with 10,051 male residents.
| Gender | Westminster | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Westminster for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Westminster completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Westminster completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Westminster completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Westminster completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Westminster completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Westminster completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Westminster completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Westminster completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Westminster completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Westminster | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Westminster, Maryland
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5.0% of households in Westminster earn Less than $10,000.
2.3% of households in Westminster earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Westminster earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.2% of households in Westminster earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.7% of households in Westminster earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.9% of households in Westminster earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.0% of households in Westminster earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.2% of households in Westminster earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.8% of households in Westminster earn $150,000 to $199,999.
13.1% of households in Westminster earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Westminster | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.0% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.3% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.7% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.9% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.2% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 13.1% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
