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Westphalia, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Prince George's County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
12,020 Population 1,213/sq mi density
$158,055 Median Income $69,563 per capita
$478,200 Home Value $338,827 Zillow
$1,947 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
386 Violent Crime/100K 2,802 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$158,055 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$478,200 home value, $1,947/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
386 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
52.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Westphalia, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$158,055
110% above
$69,563 per capita
Home Value
$478,200
70% above
Zillow: $338,827
Median Rent
$1,947/mo
67% above
25.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
386/100K
2% above
2,802/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.1%
55% above
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
25% above
7.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Westphalia Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Westphalia's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
210%
Home Value
170%
Rent
167%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
155%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
102%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Westphalia a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Westphalia residents earn a median household income of $158,055 , which is 110% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $69,563. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% 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 Westphalia is $478,200 , 70% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,827. Median rent is $1,947/month, with 25.4% 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 2010.

Safety & Crime

Westphalia reports 386 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,802/100K.

Education

52.1% of adults in Westphalia hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% above the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Westphalia has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population12,020
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,213/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$158,055
Per Capita$69,563
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411

Housing

A+
Home Value$478,200
Rent$1,947
Ownership92.2%
Zillow$338,827
Housing Units4,441
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

F
Violent386/100K
Property2,802/100K

Health

Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking7.7%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death8,436/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation186 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+52.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+21.4%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute39 min
Broadband96.3%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Westphalia was built in 2010.
24.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (12 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.
13.6% 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.