Westminster, MD Real Estate

Median Income $76,352

Median Age 39.99

Population 14,064

	Median Temperature
	January	HI 39°	LO 23°	July	HI 87°	LO 64°

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	Elementary: Carrolltowne Charles Carroll Cranberry Station Eldersburg Elmer A Wolfe Freedom District Friendship Valley Hampstead Linton Springs Manchester Mechanicsville Piney Ridge Robert Moton Runnymede Sandymount Spring Garden Taneytown Westminster William Winchester Winfield		Middle: Mount View New Windsor North Carroll Northwest Oklahoma Road Shiloh Sykesville Westminster East Westminster West		High: Carroll County Career & Tech Center Century Francis Scott Key Gateway Liberty North Carroll South Carroll Westminster Winters Mill Marriotts Ridge
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Located in scenic Carroll County, Westminster is a bustling suburb surrounded by rural farmland. Within easy driving distance of Baltimore and Washington DC, Westminster has become increasingly popular with Maryland homebuyers for its affordable properties, small town atmosphere, and growing economy.

Homes in Westminster, as in the rest of Carroll County, are mostly single family homes and come in a variety of styles, from small brick ranchers, to quaint vinyl sided cape cods, craftsman cottages, and clapboard farmhouses. Homes in town sit upon modest, fenced in lots, while those in outlying areas have spacious, multi-acre lawns.

As Carroll County continues to attract more and more residents, the town of Westminster has grown considerably more commercial. Along with the popular Cranberry Mall, Westminster features a number of shopping centers with well-known restaurants, stores such as Best Buy, Wal-Mart, and Target, and popular grocers and supermarkets. Reflecting its country heritage, Westminster also features seasonal farmers' markets.

As part of the Carroll County Public School System, residents of Westminster enjoy the benefits of some of Maryland's best public schools. Students in Westminster attend the highly rated Westminster Elementary, Westminster West Middle School, Westminster East Middle School, Winters Mill High School, and Westminster Senior High. A number of private and parochial schools are also based in and around Westminster, including Gerstell Academy and Carroll Christian School. Additionally, Westminster is just minutes from one of Maryland's best colleges, McDaniel College. In the summer months, McDaniel attracts football lovers from around Maryland as the training camp for Baltimore's NFL team, the Ravens.

Homebuyers in Westminster will find excellent value for their money. With homes available to suit nearly every budget and taste, prospective buyers are certain to find the perfect Carroll County home in Westminster.

In April 2008, the average home sales price for a single family home or condo in Westminster, MD was $303,897. While this data is collected from the MLS and deemed reliable, it is not guaranteed.

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