Westminster is a small town of 2,215 in South Carolina, with a median household income of $40,750
and a 8.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Westminster stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
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: 89.5
Westminster's overall cost of living index is 89.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Westminster costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Westminster, SC
National Avg
Median Home Value
$152,500
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$579
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$40,750
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Westminster's violent crime rate is 205.5 per 100,000 residents
— 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
205.5 /100k
Property Crime
1603.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Westminster is served primarily by Oconee 01.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Westminster, SC
National Avg
School District
Oconee 01
—
Elementary Schools
10
—
Middle Schools
3
—
High Schools
4
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
83.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Westminster sees average highs of 51.7°F in January
and 88.5°F in July,
with 61.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 2.2 inches of snow per year.
Westminster's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Westminster roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $152,500 and median rent is $579/month.
Westminster's violent crime rate is 205.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1603.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Westminster are operated by Oconee 01.
The district has 10 elementary, 3 middle, and 4 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Westminster, SC has a population of 2,215, a median household income of $40,750, and an unemployment rate of 8.9%.
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.
Westminster averages 51.7°F in January and 88.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 61.1 inches
with about 2.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Westminster, SC is covered by 1 ZIP code: 29693.
The population of Westminster, South Carolina is 2,215 with a median age of 39.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Westminster: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $152,500, median household income $40,750, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.
