Cost of Living in Waldorf, MD

Population: 82,541 • 2026 Data

$115,453
Median Household Income
+49% vs national
$1,949
Median Monthly Rent
+45% vs national
$383,100
Median Home Value
+13% vs national
6.1%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Waldorf

The median home value in Waldorf, MD is $383,100. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,949, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,114.

Rent-to-income ratio: 20.3%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Waldorf, MD is $115,453. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%, with a labor force of 47,557 people.

Other Cities in Maryland

Baltimore, MD → Columbia, MD → Germantown, MD → Silver Spring, MD → Frederick, MD → Ellicott City, MD → Glen Burnie, MD → Gaithersburg, MD →

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov