The Town FilesWaldorf, Maryland
Community in Charles County · population 81,410 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $407,600
- Household income
- $116,089
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 36.1
Waldorf is a community of 81,410 people in Charles County, Maryland. The median home is worth $407,600, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 83% of Maryland towns.
How Waldorf ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Waldorf is worth $407,600, close to the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $116,089, which is more affordable than 67% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,995 a month. 74.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Waldorf | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $407,600 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,995 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $116,089 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 74.9% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Waldorf
| People | Waldorf | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.3% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.7% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.7% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 14.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.9% | — |
| Work from home | 16.5% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 41.1 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.9% | 94.3% |
Weather in Waldorf
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 24.8°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 14.5 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 98 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waldorf since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 28, 2002 about 5.3 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 122 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 25, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 4.50 inches on April 28, 2002.
Severe weather in Charles County since 1996
Charles County has been included in 24 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Charles County
Charles County had 43,087 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $60,436 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Waldorf itself the ACS puts it at 5.9%.
Public schools in Waldorf
21 public schools with 17,387 students, about 16.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Point High School | 9-12 | 1,914 | 15.3 |
| St. Charles High School | 9-12 | 1,598 | 18.2 |
| Westlake High School | 9-12 | 1,185 | 17.2 |
| Thomas Stone High School | 9-12 | 1,173 | 14.0 |
| Theodore G. Davis Middle School | 6-8 | 1,068 | 18.4 |
| Benjamin Stoddert Middle School | 6-8 | 919 | 21.4 |
| Mattawoman Middle School | 6-8 | 887 | 17.4 |
| William A. Diggs Elementary School | PK-5 | 846 | 17.3 |
| John Hanson Middle School | 6-8 | 761 | 13.1 |
| Berry Elementary School | PK-5 | 753 | 16.7 |
| Billingsley Elementary School | PK-5 | 698 | 17.0 |
| Arthur Middleton Elementary School | PK-5 | 696 | 17.4 |
Towns near Waldorf
- Bensville, MD4.6 mi · 15,288 people · home $521,300
- La Plata, MD5.3 mi · 10,159 people · home $428,400
- Brandywine, MD5.4 mi · 10,550 people · home $551,000
- Accokeek, MD6.4 mi · 13,927 people · home $560,500
- Bryans Road, MD9.3 mi · 8,650 people · home $377,300
- Fort Washington, MD9.7 mi · 24,261 people · home $480,100
- Clinton, MD9.8 mi · 38,760 people · home $431,400
- Friendly, MD10.7 mi · 9,937 people · home $437,800
Waldorf questions
Is Waldorf, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Waldorf scores better for retirees than 15% of Maryland towns and quieter than 27%. 11.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Waldorf?
The median owner-occupied home in Waldorf is valued at $407,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $116,089, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $1,995 a month.
What is the weather like in Waldorf?
July highs average 85.3°F and January lows 24.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 14.5 inches of snow.
Does Waldorf get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Waldorf since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 28, 2002. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)