Westminster, Maryland

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Northeast Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD Metro

WhereAtHome Score

66.3

D

out of 100

Overview

Westminster is a Maryland city with a population of approximately 20,536, part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $470,642. Median household income is $71,286.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 20,536 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $470,642 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $71,286 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 29.7 minutes
  • Part of the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

20,536

Source: Census ACS

$470,642

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$71,286

Source: Census ACS

29.7 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

38

Source: Walk Score

115 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Carroll County (county-level results)

36%
61%
Democrat 36,867
Republican 62,273
Leans R+25.0

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 43.6/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 41.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 43.7/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 50/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 38/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 45.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 66.3

Location

Westminster, MD (39.5557, -76.9940)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.