Living in Waldorf, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Waldorf · Census data 2020–2024
Waldorf has 82,943 residents with a median age of 36.1. The median household income is $116,089 (12% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $407,600, the median rent is $1,995/month.
Waldorf at a glance
- Population
- 82,943
- Median age
- 36.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $116,089State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $407,600State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,995/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 74.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.7%
- Average commute
- 41 min
Is Waldorf a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Maryland median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: An average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Waldorf
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Waldorf the median home value is $407,600, 23% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,995 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,477 a month in housing costs.
Waldorf median household income
The median household income in Waldorf is $116,089 and the income per person is $48,929. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Waldorf: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 31,417
- Owner-occupied
- 74.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.1%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 2.72
Waldorf demographics
- Population
- 82,943
- Median age
- 36.1
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.3%
- Households
- 30,404
- Foreign-born
- 10.9%
- Veterans
- 14.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Waldorf ›
Education in Waldorf
34.7% of adults 25 and older in Waldorf have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 15.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Waldorf
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 41 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 68.3%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Waldorf vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf | 82,943 | $116,089 | $407,600 | $1,995 |
| Brandywine | 12,160 | $157,587 | $551,000 | $2,757 |
| Bensville | 15,848 | $170,072 | $521,300 | $2,722 |
| Cedarville | 730 | $61,250 | — | — |
| Bryantown | 325 | $104,271 | $517,600 | — |
| La Plata | 10,683 | $121,208 | $428,400 | $1,559 |
| Accokeek | 14,362 | $150,815 | $560,500 | — |
| Pomfret | 747 | $118,914 | $406,900 | — |
| Hughesville | 2,098 | $106,250 | $489,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Waldorf, MD?
The median household income in Waldorf is $116,089, 12% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Waldorf?
The median home value in Waldorf is $407,600, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Waldorf?
The median gross rent in Waldorf is $1,995 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Waldorf, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Maryland median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: an average commute of 41 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Waldorf?
The median age in Waldorf is 36.1 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Waldorf?
The average commute to work in Waldorf is 41 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Waldorf?
The unemployment rate in Waldorf is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Waldorf?
34.7% of adults in Waldorf have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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