Below Average CostVery SafeWestminster School District
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Westminster is a small town of 600 in Vermont, with a median household income of $94,792
and a 0.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
Westminster stands out for solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 97.8
Westminster's overall cost of living index is 97.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Westminster costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
Westminster, VT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$277,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$972
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
89.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$94,792
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Westminster's violent crime rate is 220.3 per 100,000 residents
— 42% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
220.3 /100k
Property Crime
1222.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Westminster is served primarily by Westminster School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Westminster, VT
National Avg
School District
Westminster School District
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
46.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Westminster sees average highs of 30.9°F in January
and 80.7°F in July,
with 45.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 59.9 inches of snow per year.
Westminster's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Westminster roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $277,700 and median rent is $972/month.
Westminster's violent crime rate is 220.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1222.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Westminster are operated by Westminster School District.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.9:1. 46.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Westminster, VT has a population of 600, a median household income of $94,792, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
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 30.9°F in January and 80.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.8 inches
with about 59.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Westminster, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05158.
The population of Westminster, Vermont is 600 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Westminster: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $277,700, median household income $94,792, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. 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.
