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Westminster, Maryland

Introduction to Westminster, Maryland

Located in Carroll county, Westminster, Maryland, is 24 miles NW of Towson, Maryland (center to center) and 27 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. There are 16,731 residents living in the city.

Westminster History

The community of Westminster was founded in 1764 and was officially incorporated as a city in the year 1818. Currently, it holds a seat on Carroll county, which was created in 1837 by merging areas from counties such as the Baltimore and Frederick. The city was named after the Westminster in London, England.

Westminster and nearby Attractions

  • Hashawha Tower
  • Wakefield Valley Golf Club
  • Caroll county Farm Museum
  • Union Mills Homestead
  • Codorus State Park

Things To Do In Westminster

The Caroll County Farm Museum, The Hashawha Environmental Center, the Hashawha Tower, the Wakefield Valley Golf Club and the Bear Creek Golf Course are located in the city. In addition, the city celebrates a number of festivals such as the Maryland Wine Festival, Peach Festival, and Surf and Turf Festival.

Westminster Transportation

Baltimore-Washington International Airport is the closest airport to the city.

Westminster Higher Education

Higher education is available at Western Maryland College, and Carroll Community College. Nearby is the Gettysburg College.

Comparative Profile of Westminster, MD

Comparing Westminster to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Women87
Well-Paid Single Men76
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity55
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population34
Age of the Population33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better66
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty56

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work77
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times25

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built99
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Affordability of Rents56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime45
Low Violent Crime36

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Historic Westminster

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S.O. Grimes general store between 1895 and 1910

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