Apartments for rent in Westminster, MD

A town in Maryland, Westminster has approximately 19,000 residents. Young adults aged 15-24 account for a larger portion of the population here (19%) than nationally (14%), meaning they will find a surplus of peers. Overall, the city's residents, with an average age of just under 37, are younger than most cities in Maryland. Home ownership is more common than renting in the area, and 43% of residents rent. Renting remains an affordable option, though, as the city boasts a relatively low average rent of $1,134 per month. Over the course of a year, renters in Westminster will save around $2,600 compared to the state average.

Westminster has an average commute time of about 37 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the prevailing mode of getting to work, selected by 41% of workers, while public transportation isn't extensively used. Walking (2%) isn't a common way to get to work, though the number exceeds the national average.

Among residents older than 25 in Westminster, 20% have earned a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Westminster: retail, healthcare, and education. Together, these industries account for 20% of the city's labor force. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 7% of the city's population works in management, making it the top career path in the city. With an average annual income of nearly $78,000, Westminster workers earn less than the average Maryland resident. Westminster, however, compares more favorably to the national average ($73,345).