At a Glance
Median Income
$115,453
$48,410 per capita
Home Value
$383,100
Zillow: $431,875
Median Rent
$1,949/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.3%
11.3% smoking rate
How Waldorf Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Waldorf's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Waldorf a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waldorf residents earn a median household income of $115,453 , which is 54% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $48,410. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waldorf is $383,100 , 36% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $431,875. Median rent is $1,949/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
32.4% of adults in Waldorf hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waldorf has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population82,541
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density2,278/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born10.8%
Veterans14.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$115,453
Per Capita$48,410
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$383,100
Rent$1,949
Ownership73.9%
Zillow$431,875
Housing Units30,452
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity42.3%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation213 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+13.5%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute44 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Waldorf was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
10.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.