What are the schools like in Westminster, CA?

Westminster is served primarily by Westminster. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 22.8:1.

What is the median household income in Westminster?

The median household income in Westminster, CA is $80,271 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.5%.

What is the weather like in Westminster, CA?

Westminster has an average high temperature of 69.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 12.5 inches.

Westminster, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Westminster, CA affordable or expensive?

Westminster's cost of living index is 116, where 100 represents the national average. This means Westminster is 16% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $777,100 and the median rent is $1,977 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Westminster, CA?

Westminster has a violent crime rate of 436.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2498.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Westminster, CA a Good Place to Live?

Westminster is a mid-sized city of 90,638 in California, with a median household income of $80,271 and a 7.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 116 (US average = 100), which is 16% above the national average.

Strengths: Westminster's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Westminster is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Westminster city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 115.5

Westminster's overall cost of living index is 115.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Westminster costs roughly 16% more than the average American city.

Metric	Westminster, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$777,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,977	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$80,271	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Westminster's violent crime rate is 436.2 per 100,000 residents — 15% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

436.2 /100k

Property Crime

2498.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Westminster is served primarily by Westminster. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Westminster, CA	National Avg
School District	Westminster	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	22.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	26.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	77.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Westminster sees average highs of 69.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July, with 12.5 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Westminster, CA
Average High — January	69.3°F
Average High — July	82.5°F
Annual Precipitation	12.5"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Westminster, CA	National Avg
Population	90,638	—
Median Age	41.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	26.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.5%	18.9%
Asian	50.7%	6.3%
Under 18	21.2%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Westminster

Westminster, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

92683

Westminster vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westminster, CA affordable or expensive?

Westminster's cost of living index is 116, where 100 is the national average. That puts Westminster roughly 16% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $777,100 and median rent is $1,977/month.

What is the crime rate in Westminster, CA?

Westminster's violent crime rate is 436.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2498.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Westminster?

Public schools in Westminster are operated by Westminster. The district has 13 elementary, 3 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 22.8:1. 26.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Westminster, CA a good place to live?

Westminster, CA has a population of 90,638, a median household income of $80,271, and an unemployment rate of 7.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Westminster?

Westminster averages 69.3°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 12.5 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Westminster?

Westminster, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 92683.

What is the population of Westminster?

The population of Westminster, California is 90,638 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Westminster?

Key numbers for living in Westminster: cost of living index 116 (100 = US average), median home $777,100, median household income $80,271, crime index 116 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Westminster side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.