What are the schools like in Westminster, LA?

School district data for Westminster is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Westminster?

The median household income in Westminster, LA is $68,843 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.0%.

What is the weather like in Westminster, LA?

Westminster has an average high temperature of 60.7°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Westminster, LA affordable or expensive?

Westminster's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Westminster is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $236,800 and the median rent is $1,363 per month.

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

Westminster has a violent crime rate of 175.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1420.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Westminster, LA a Good Place to Live?

Westminster is a small town of 2,907 in Louisiana, with a median household income of $68,843 and a 10.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Westminster stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include 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: 90.8

Westminster's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Westminster costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Westminster, LA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$236,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,363	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,843	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Westminster's violent crime rate is 175.4 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

175.4 /100k

Property Crime

1420.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Westminster, LA	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	49.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Westminster sees average highs of 60.7°F in January and 90.6°F in July, with 67.5 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Westminster, LA
Average High — January	60.7°F
Average High — July	90.6°F
Annual Precipitation	67.5"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Westminster, LA	National Avg
Population	2,907	—
Median Age	42.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.9%	18.9%
Asian	5.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.1%	22.2%
65 and over	22.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Inniswold, LA 1 mi Oak Hills Place, LA 3 mi Baton Rouge, LA 3 mi Village St. George, LA 4 mi Gardere, LA 4 mi

Westminster vs Other Cities

Westminster, LA vs Inniswold, LA Westminster, LA vs Oak Hills Place, LA Westminster, LA vs Baton Rouge, LA Westminster, LA vs Village St. George, LA Westminster, LA vs Gardere, LA

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Westminster, LA affordable or expensive?

Westminster's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Westminster roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $236,800 and median rent is $1,363/month.

What is the crime rate in Westminster, LA?

Westminster's violent crime rate is 175.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1420.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Westminster?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Westminster, LA a good place to live?

Westminster, LA has a population of 2,907, a median household income of $68,843, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 60.7°F in January and 90.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 67.5 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Westminster?

The population of Westminster, Louisiana is 2,907 with a median age of 42.5. 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 91 (100 = US average), median home $236,800, median household income $68,843, crime index 55 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.