Median Age
37 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
24%
Over 65
18%
Westminster
Westminster, MD Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,354
Population
21,009
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Be surrounded by valleys and vineyards
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35 miles northwest of Baltimore and 64 miles north of Washington DC, Westminster is ideally located for easy access to both cities. Established in 1764, Westminster is home to some beautiful, historic architecture. It is also near the Bear Branch Nature Center, the historic Carroll County Farm Museum, and Carroll County Regional Airport. Events in Westminster include Art in the Park, the Carroll County Fair, and the Maryland Wine Festival.
A stroll down Westminster's Main Street, complete with tree-lined sidewalks framing historic architecture, and you'll know you've discovered someplace special. The downtown area features everything from sidewalk cafes and bakeries to art galleries, salons, and boutiques. Residents can explore history at the Historical Society of Carroll County at the end of East Main Street or enjoy a concert or art show at the Carroll Arts Center, located at the end of West Main Street. Downtown Westminster also features a seasonal farmers market (May through November) on Saturday mornings.
Explore the City
Duplexes can be found throughout the city of Westminster.
Downtown Westminster offers a walkable mix of local shops, cafés, and community charm.
The Trail Blazer bus is part of the Carroll County transit system and shuttles residents around.
Penguin-Random House Publishing is one of Westminsters largest employers, with 800 workers.
Johansson's in Westminster has an authentic British telephone booth outside.
Visit Wakefield Valley Park in Westminster to see the Raventree art installation.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$72,328
Average: $94,620
Education
5,965
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,679
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Westminster has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Westminster, MD is $962 for a studio, $1,354 for one bedroom, $1,666 for two bedrooms, and $1,999 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Westminster has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,354/month
564 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Westminster, MD is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
678 Students
William Winchester Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
576 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
576 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
558 Students
Cranberry Station Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
558 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
875 Students
Westminster West Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
875 Students
Westminster East Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
767 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
767 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
20 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,517 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,517 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,116 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,116 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
75 Students
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Points of Interest
Parks and Recreation
- Carroll County Farm Museum
- Bear Branch Nature Center / Hashawha Environmental Center
- Charlotte's Quest Nature Center
Military Bases
Airports
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.