Westminster features a world-famous cultural district and convenient location
Westminster is a vibrant Orange County city that has one of the largest Vietnamese populations in the United States. The city has become a cultural destination, most notable for Little Saigon, a prominent commercial district home to dozens of Southeast Asian businesses and a proud Vietnamese American community. “When I first arrived in 1982, there were only a few restaurants on the block,” says Tommy Du, owner and realtor with Tommy Du Realty & Mortgage, a resident for over 40 years. “In 1990, it started growing, and Little Saigon expanded into Westminster and North Anaheim. Now, everyone comes out for Lunar New Year and the Night Market, and we have the most delicious Vietnamese food.” It also has easy access to freeways making it highly desirable in a region known for its car culture.
Westminster is known for its stock of small to medium sized homes.
Vietnamese restaurants, like Bồ Đề Tịnh Tâm Chay, are found throughout Westminster.
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Bustling markets in Little Saigon and performing arts center in Westminster
Fostered by an influx of Vietnamese immigrants in the 1970s and 1980s, the Westminster neighborhood is one of the largest Vietnamese cultural enclaves outside of Vietnam. Little Saigon hosts the annual Tet Parade, where thousands celebrate the Lunar New Year and Little Saigon’s Vietnamese community. In the summer, locals and tourists head to the Asian Garden Night Market, an open-air market with dozens of craft and food vendors held on weekend evenings. The city is also home to The Rose Center Theater, a prominent Orange County performing arts space.
A mix of homes in Westminster
Westminster has an even mix of people who rent apartments and those who own single-family homes, with a small collection of manufactured homes, townhouses and condos spread throughout the city. “The housing market is very good,” says Westminster realtor Tommy Du, “and demand is very high, but the community is very strong and will fight to stay here, even during hard times for the housing market.” Single-family homes sell for a median price of $1.1 million, and options range from classic mid-century modern homes and custom designs to California staples such as Craftsman and Spanish Revival houses.
Contemporary single-family homes in Westminster offer plenty of room for growing families.
Newer developments with shared walls come with two-car garages and stone driveways.
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Local students attend multiple highly-rated school districts
The city of Westminster is served by four public school districts: Garden Grove, Westminster, Ocean View, and Huntington Beach Union High School Districts. Each district earns an A or higher from Niche. Huntington Beach and Westminster School District have partnered to develop the Vietnamese Dual Language Immersion Program, a unique pathway for students to receive academic instruction in Vietnamese and English from preschool through the 12th grade.
Westminster's Warner Middle School was founded in 1961.
Westminster High belongs to the Huntington Beach Union High School District.
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Crime in Westminster
According to reports from the Westminster Police Department, violent crime trended down 20% in 2024 from 2023, and property crime trended down 28% from 2023 to 2024.
Westminster experiences warm summers and mild winters. While there isn’t typically a high fire risk in the city, air quality levels and pollution are something to monitor.
Freeway access provides convenient transit when living in Westminster
Interstate 405 and Highways 22 and 39 cut through the city. Bolsa Avenue and Westminster Boulevard are the main commercial thoroughfares running east to west through Westminster. The Orange County Transportation Authority manages public bus routes in Westminster and offers public transit services. However, most residents drive. Multiple major employment hubs, such as Irvine, Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Anaheim and Orange, are within 15 miles of Westminster, and Downtown Los Angeles is 40 miles to the northwest.
Parks in Westminster and driving to Bolsa Chica Beach
Residents have their pick of 24 parks scattered across the city. Public parks and greenspaces offer a range of amenities, from picnic spaces and playgrounds to basketball courts and skateparks. Skating enthusiasts and local athletes frequent Liberty Park for its open green spaces and skate park. Westminster’s Vietnam War Memorial pays tribute to the South Vietnamese and American men and women who fought and died during the conflict. Bolsa Chica State Beach is the closest public ocean-front spot and is 12 miles away.
Channel your inner Tony Hawk at the Skatepark at Liberty Park in Westminster.
Locals in Westminster enjoy playing tennis outdoors at Bolsa Chica Park.
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