Living in Westphalia, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westphalia · Census data 2020–2024
Westphalia has 13,228 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $164,197 (58% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $531,000, the median rent is $2,193/month.
Westphalia at a glance
- Population
- 13,228
- Median age
- 39.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $164,197State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $531,000State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,193/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 91.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.9%
- Average commute
- 37 min
Is Westphalia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 58% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 6.1%.
Cons: Home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Westphalia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westphalia the median home value is $531,000, 60% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,193 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,976 a month in housing costs.
Westphalia median household income
The median household income in Westphalia is $164,197 and the income per person is $72,026. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Westphalia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,133
- Owner-occupied
- 91.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.4%
- Vacant
- 0.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2012
- Average household size
- 2.58
Westphalia demographics
- Population
- 13,228
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 8.9%
- Households
- 5,109
- Foreign-born
- 13.5%
- Veterans
- 9.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westphalia ›
Education in Westphalia
52.9% of adults 25 and older in Westphalia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 25% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westphalia
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 37 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 29.8%
- Drive alone
- 59.8%
- Public transit
- 3%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.2%
Westphalia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westphalia | 13,228 | $164,197 | $531,000 | $2,193 |
| Brown Station | 3,451 | $168,848 | $470,300 | — |
| Forestville | 10,495 | $70,579 | $339,000 | $1,719 |
| Melwood | 3,401 | $81,364 | $397,800 | $1,233 |
| Largo | 12,229 | $103,375 | $387,800 | $2,180 |
| Andrews AFB | 3,130 | $87,407 | — | $2,699 |
| Marlboro Village | 9,382 | $122,856 | $382,600 | $2,281 |
| Morningside | 976 | $69,000 | $296,700 | $2,464 |
| Queensland | 2,168 | $204,423 | $480,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Westphalia, MD?
The median household income in Westphalia is $164,197, 58% 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 Westphalia?
The median home value in Westphalia is $531,000, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Westphalia?
The median gross rent in Westphalia is $2,193 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Westphalia, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 58% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 6.1%. Minuses: home values 26% higher than the state median; an average commute of 37 minutes; unemployment of 5.2%.
What is the median age in Westphalia?
The median age in Westphalia is 39.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Westphalia?
The average commute to work in Westphalia is 37 minutes; 29.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westphalia?
The unemployment rate in Westphalia is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westphalia?
52.9% of adults in Westphalia 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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