Elkhart, IN vs Westminster, MD

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Elkhart

71.7

#963 nationally

vs

Westminster

66.3

#1565 nationally

Westminster leads in crime level (6.6 vs 27.3). Elkhart leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 29.7 min). Westminster leads in median household income ($71,286 vs $46,534).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Elkhart, IN Westminster, MD
WhereAtHome Score 71.7 (#963) 66.3 (#1565)
Population 53,484 20,536
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $231,547 $470,642
Median Household Income $46,534 $71,286
Average Commute 17.9 min 29.7 min
Walk Score 38 38
Crime Level 27.3 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 86 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+32.4 R+25.0
Elkhart, IN
C-
71.7 Score

Elkhart, IN

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$231,547

Population

53,484

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

38

Midwest View Elkhart, IN →
Westminster, MD
D
66.3 Score

Westminster, MD

Small Maryland city with local appeal

Median Home

$470,642

Population

20,536

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

38

Northeast View Westminster, MD →

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