Everything about living in Westminster is wonderful.  It is a small town with a population of 7,040 in Worcester County. The town is centrally located in New England. It is just a short distance away from New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, and Boston is just a short train ride away on the MBTA Commuter Rail. Coming in at number fifteen in the top places to live in Massachusetts, the highlights include exceptional public schools and an incredibly low crime rate. Residents have described Westminster as a "Wonderful place to grow up" and have stated that "neighbors help each other, people like to participate in town and school events, and it is a great location."