The Town FilesWestminster, Vermont
Town in Windham County · population 3,016 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $273,800
- Household income
- $71,491
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 60 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 2
- Median age
- 53.5
Westminster is a town of 3,016 people in Windham County, Vermont. The median home is worth $273,800, close to the typical Vermont town ($278,700). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 99% of Vermont towns, more upscale than 74% of Vermont towns, hipper than 70% of Vermont towns.
- #2 in The 25 Best Small Towns for First-Time Home Buyers in Vermont
- #6 in The 12 Quietest Small Towns in Vermont
- #12 in 25 Small Towns in Vermont With the Mildest Winters
- #14 in The 17 Best Small Towns for Families in Vermont
- #24 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Vermont
- #36 in The 50 Best Small Towns for Young Families in America
How Westminster ranks
Percentile among Vermont towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Vermont towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Westminster is worth $273,800, close to the typical Vermont town ($278,700). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $71,491, which is more affordable than 42% of Vermont towns. Median rent is $916 a month. 88.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Westminster | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $273,800 | $278,700 |
| Median rent | $916 | $1,117 |
| Median household income | $71,491 | $76,895 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 88.2% | 81.6% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1976 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.1% | — |
Who lives in Westminster
| People | Westminster | Typical Vermont town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.5 | 45.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.6% | 22.2% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 46.3% | 38.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 8.6% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 27.0% | 14.9% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 25.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 74.1% | 89.3% |
Weather in Westminster
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 12.5°F. About 47.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 59.9 inches of snow (typical Vermont town: 84.3 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westminster since 1950, compared with 2 for the typical Vermont town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on May 4, 2018 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 4, 2018.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 32 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 29, 2012.
Severe weather in Windham County since 1996
Windham County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| August 8, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3609: Tropical Depression Debby |
| March 2, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4762: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| July 14, 2023 | Flood | DR-4720: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| July 10, 2023 | Flood | EM-3595: Flooding |
| September 29, 2021 | Flood | DR-4621: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Windham County
Windham County had 20,831 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,758 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Westminster itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Towns near Westminster
- Bellows Falls, VT4.8 mi · 2,747 people · home $195,600
- Walpole, NH5.3 mi · 3,633 people · home $319,800
- Putney, VT5.6 mi · 2,617 people · home $300,000
- Rockingham, VT6.6 mi · 4,832 people · home $210,900
- Keene, NH13.2 mi · 23,047 people · home $252,500
- Chesterfield, NH13.3 mi · 3,552 people · home $373,500
- Charlestown, NH13.4 mi · 4,806 people · home $228,000
- Brattleboro, VT14.9 mi · 7,352 people · home $234,600
Westminster questions
Is Westminster, Vermont a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Westminster scores better for retirees than 60% of Vermont towns and quieter than 67%. 27.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 53.5).
How much does a house cost in Westminster?
The median owner-occupied home in Westminster is valued at $273,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,491, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $916 a month.
What is the weather like in Westminster?
July highs average 80.7°F and January lows 12.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.0 inches of precipitation a year and 59.9 inches of snow.
Does Westminster get tornadoes?
2 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westminster since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on May 4, 2018. The typical Vermont town has had 2.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)