Livability Score

67
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (4) F
JeannieBird Baking Company
Coffee Shop
CUP Tea Bar & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (4) B
Alumni Hall Theatre
Theatre Arts
Decker Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Carroll Arts Center
Theatre Arts
R/C Theatres Movie 9
Cinema
Carroll County Farm Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (25) F
Burger King
Fast Food
Giulianova
Deli
Lily's Mexican Market
Deli
Wine Me Up
Deli
Conah's Bar & Grille
Bar
Papa John's
Fast Food
Roy Rogers
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Jersey Mike's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Arby's
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Country Liquors
Alcohol
Subway
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Five Guys
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Liquors
Alcohol
Rita's Italian Ice
Sweets
Firehouse Subs
Fast Food
Fitness (1) F
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (6) F
JeannieBird Baking Company
Bakery
Food Lion
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Shoppers
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
Parks (21) A+
Uniontown Road Athletic Fields
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
King Park
Park
Western Maryland College Historic District
Park
Whispering Meadows JayCee Community Park
Park
Belle Grove Square Park
Park
Dutterer Family Park
Playground
Dutterer Family Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Wakefield Valley Trail Park
Park
Westminster Skateboard Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Westminster City Pool and Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Westminster City Park Playground & Fields
Park
Westminster Community Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Former Wakefield Valley Golf Course
Park
Landon C. Burns Park
Park
Bennett Cerf Park
Park
Bennett Cerf Dog Park (Members only)
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Shops (53) A-
The Esquire and the Lady Salon
Hairdresser
Jiffy Mart
Convenience Store
Cecelias Bridals
Clothing
Westminster Design Center
Interior Decoration
The Flower Box
Florist
Liberty Mart
Convenience Store
Trek
Bicycle
Country View Tuxedo
Gift Shop
Gotham Comics
Books
Country View Tuxedo
Clothing
AURA salon & spa
Beauty
Meltdown
Gift Shop
Pomeroy Jewelers
Fashion
Tangles Hair Salon
Hairdresser
The Optical Solution
Optician
Rite Aid Liquors
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Petco
Pets
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
DSW
Shoes
Gavigan's Furniture
Furniture
Salon by Natalie
Beauty
AT&T
Electronics
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Bed Bath & Beyond
Houseware
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Westminster.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.6% F
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cost of living D+

The cost of living in Westminster is 111/100 - which is 6% lower than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime D

Westminster crime rates are 2,435 per 100k, which is 20% higher than Maryland
Property Crime
1,974 crimes per 100k C-
Violent Crime
461 crimes per 100k D-
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employment B-

The median income in Westminster is $64,399 - which is 15% lower than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$64,399 C
Unemployment Rate
3.0% B
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. B+
Safeway
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Unknown Name
Police
Kids World Of Smiles
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Carroll County Sheriff's Office
Police
Carroll Hospital
Hospital
U.N.I. Urgent Care
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A

Westminster home prices are $241,600 - which is 17% lower than Maryland
Home Price
$241,600 A
Home Appreciation Rate
3% B-
Home Affordability
3.8x (home price to income ratio) C
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schools C-

The Westminster graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than Maryland
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
85% C+
Elementary Schools (18) F
William Winchester Elementary
Westminster West Middle
St John School
Westminster Elementary
Westminster East Middle
Christian Preschool & Kindergarten Program
Carroll Springs School
Pride School
Cranberry Station Elementary
Carroll Christian Schools
North Carroll Community School
Friendship Valley Elementary
Carroll County Career & Technology Center
Carroll Lutheran School
Robert Moton Elementary
Crossroads Middle School
High Schools (7) F
Post Secondary Program
Carroll Springs School
Winters Mill High
Carroll Christian Schools
Westminster High
Gateway School
Flexible Student Support
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ratings D+

Westminster has an overall rating of 57% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes D-
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes B
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Westminster, MD Area Guide

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Westminster Area Facts

  • Westminster has a Livability Score of 67/100, which is considered good
  • Westminster crime rates are 20% higher than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Westminster is 6% lower than the Maryland average

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Country Living in Westminster 2.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Living in Westminster was uneventful and peaceful. It's a small college town in a rural area. There isn't much of a nightlife in the town but they do have events sometimes, like jazz festivals. Many view the town as a great place to raise a family because of good schools and a sm ...Read More all town atmosphere. There is however, a lack of diversity, and some residents are very conservative.

Many residents work in town but the majority commute to neighboring towns and cities like Baltimore or Columbia. You can find some good shops and restaurants in the downtown area of Westminster. Baugher's is a favorite; their breakfast is very good. Major retailers like Sears, Walmart and Target are located in the town for your shopping needs.

The cost of living in Westminster is cheaper than living in a city area like Baltimore. There's a variety of properties and apartment communities, with a range of prices. Some of the best areas in Westminster are sites of historic homes, like the downtown area. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Westminster? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Uniontown Road Athletic Fields
      Unknown Name
      King Park
      Western Maryland College Historic District
      Whispering Meadows JayCee Community Park
      Belle Grove Square Park
      Dutterer Family Park
      Dutterer Family Park

      Entertainment

      Alumni Hall Theatre
      Decker Auditorium
      Carroll Arts Center
      R/C Theatres Movie 9
      Carroll County Farm Museum

      Food & Drink

      Burger King
      Giulianova
      Lily's Mexican Market
      Wine Me Up
      Conah's Bar & Grille
      Papa John's
      Roy Rogers
      Little Caesars

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Westminster? Of all people who commute, 0.6% take public transportation in Westminster.
      Drive to Work
      79%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      D+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Westminster? The cost of living in Westminster is 111/100 - which is 6% lower than Maryland.
      Westminster
      111

      11% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D Crime

      What is the crime rate in Westminster? Westminster crime rates are 2,435, which are 20% higher than Maryland
      Total Crime
      2,435 per 100k people

      5% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 42

      5% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -29%

      Year over year crime is down

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Westminster? The median income in Westminster is $64,399 which is 15% lower than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $64,39916% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $33,40412% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      35% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Westminster a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Safeway

      Doctors

      A Housing

      What are Westminster home prices? Westminster home prices are $241,600 - which is 17% lower than Maryland
      Median home value
      $241,60031% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,16523% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      54%

      15% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Westminster have good schools? The Westminster graduation rate is 85% - which is 1% lower than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      7% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      7% lower than the US average

      D+ User Ratings

      Is Westminster a good place to live? Westminster has an overall rating of 57% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      57%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      50%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      72%

      7 total surveys

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