At a Glance
Median Income
$55,357
$28,929 per capita
Home Value
$120,600
Zillow: $215,098
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
15.6% 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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Waldorf residents earn a median household income of $55,357 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,929. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 492 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Waldorf is $120,600 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $215,098. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
18.9% of adults in Waldorf hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Waldorf has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 13°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population164
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density432/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,357
Per Capita$28,929
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$788M
Avg Weekly Wage$998
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,600
Rent
Ownership93.0%
Zillow$215,098
Housing Units93
Rent Burden44.0%
Health
Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,137/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.9 in/yr
Elevation1,082 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 30%
Commute30 min
Broadband86.0%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Waldorf was built in 1959.
15.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.