Primary sources for Waldorf, MD
- Census Bureau profile of Waldorf, MD, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Waldorf, MD, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Waldorf, MD, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Waldorf, MD
Electricity rates in Waldorf, Maryland
Waldorf, MD ranks 4 of 41 Maryland cities for the share of homes heated by electricity (56%). Waldorf, Maryland has 82,541 residents in 30,329 households; 55.6% heat with electricity.
Waldorf is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe Waldorf as the Bureau draws it.
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Waldorf on the map
Charles County, with Waldorf marked
Who supplies Waldorf
Charles County lists 1 utility for Waldorf, MD, a city of 82,541: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Charles County page.
Cost of living with electricity in Waldorf
Waldorf, MD: 30,329 households at $1,931 a year per home for electricity (Charles County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $58.6 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,778 a year per household.
| Group in Waldorf, MD | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Waldorf, MD median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf, MD, all households | 30,329 | $1,931 | $58.6 million | 1.67% |
| Waldorf, MD, homeowners | 22,423 | $2,075 | $46.5 million | 1.80% |
| Waldorf, MD, renters | 7,906 | $1,366 | $10.8 million | 1.18% |
Facts about Waldorf
- Residents of Waldorf, MD, ACS 2023
- 82,5413 of 41 Maryland cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Waldorf, MD
- $115,45317 of 41 of those cities
- Households in Waldorf, MD
- 30,3292.72 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Waldorf, MD
- 73.9%22,423 owners and 7,906 renter households
- Housing units in Waldorf, MD
- 31,218889 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Waldorf, MD
- 55.6%16,877 of 30,329 homes
- Land area of Waldorf, MD
- 36.2 sq mi2,277.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Waldorf, MD
- 1.7%at 929 kWh a month over the $115,453 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Waldorf, MD
- 254NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 307.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Waldorf, MD
- 19927,006 of 31,218 homes (22.4%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Waldorf, MD
- $383,100$1,949 gross rent a month, 6.10% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Waldorf
Compare Waldorf with nearby cities
| City near Waldorf, MD | Distance from Waldorf | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf, MD (this page) | 0 mi | 82,541 | $115,453 | 1992 | $383,100 | 254 | 14.3% |
| Clinton, MD | 9.8 mi north | 38,756 (-43,785) | $120,967 (+$5,514) | 1987 (-5 yr) | $400,300 (+$17,200) | 504 (+250) | 16.8% (+2.5 pts) |
| Chillum, MD | 24.9 mi north | 35,163 (-47,378) | $78,513 (-$36,940) | 1960 (-32 yr) | $383,900 (+$800) | 876 (+622) | 8.7% (-5.6 pts) |
| Bowie, MD | 25.8 mi north | 57,771 (-24,770) | $141,831 (+$26,378) | 1981 (-11 yr) | $442,000 (+$58,900) | 491 (+237) | 23.8% (+9.4 pts) |
| College Park, MD | 26.8 mi north | 34,397 (-48,144) | $74,867 (-$40,586) | 1979 (-13 yr) | $429,000 (+$45,900) | 837 (+583) | 15.5% (+1.1 pts) |
| Silver Spring, MD | 27.7 mi north | 82,129 (-412) | $98,880 (-$16,573) | 1964 (-28 yr) | $619,400 (+$236,300) | 906 (+652) | 23.8% (+9.5 pts) |
Housing and heating in Waldorf
Waldorf, MD: 7,006 of 31,218 homes were built before 1980 and 10,564 in 2000 or later. Waldorf, MD has 17,991 detached houses, 4,049 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 169 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Waldorf, MD
% of homes by decade built, Waldorf, MD
- 0pre-40
- 040s
- 150s
- 460s
- 1770s
- 2480s
- 2090s
- 1500s
- 1810s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Waldorf, MD
| Waldorf, MD | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf, MD, median year built | 1992 | 1990 | +2 years | 5 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, built before 1980 | 22.4% | 29.1% | -6.6 points | 39 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, built 2000 or later | 33.8% | 32.3% | +1.5 points | 7 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, detached houses | 57.6% | 70.6% | -13.0 points | 9 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 13.0% | 7.6% | +5.3 points | 33 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, mobile homes | 0.5% | 0.9% | -0.4 points | 10 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, renter households | 26.1% | 18.8% | +7.3 points | 32 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, median home value | $383,100 | $402,300 | -$19,200 | 28 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, median gross rent a month | $1,949 | $1,897 | +$52 | 15 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, people per household | 2.71 | 2.78 | -0.07 | 14 of 41 |
Who lives in Waldorf: income, cars, homes
In Waldorf, MD, 3,359 of 7,671 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 9,760 households moved in since 2018 and 4,723 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Waldorf, MD, 950 households own no vehicle and 20,794 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Waldorf, MD homes: 25,233 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,037 none or one, median 6.6 rooms. Of 44,032 workers in Waldorf, MD, 6,309 work from home, 31,318 drive alone, 2,313 ride transit and 245 walk. 5,739 residents of Waldorf, MD live below the poverty line, and the median age is 36.6. In Waldorf, MD, 3,637 of 30,329 households earn under $35,000, 4,879 $35,000-$75,000, 11,956 $75,000-$150,000 and 9,857 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Waldorf, MD
| Waldorf, MD | Value | Rank in Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Waldorf, MD, households under $35,000 | 12.0% | 24 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, households $150,000 or more | 32.5% | 23 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, residents below poverty | 7.0% | 26 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, median age | 36.6 | 30 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 80.8% | 8 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, households without a vehicle | 3.1% | 34 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, households with 2+ vehicles | 68.6% | 10 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, workers at home | 14.3% | 31 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, cost-burdened renters | 43.8% | 36 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, moved in since 2018 | 32.2% | 25 of 41 |
| Waldorf, MD, moved in before 2000 | 15.6% | 30 of 41 |
Outage risk around Waldorf
Waldorf, MD, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 251 wind and 3 tornado, 307.7 per 100,000 residents of 82,541. Top gust near Waldorf, MD: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Waldorf, MD: $14.2M.
Reports within 15 miles of Waldorf, MD
wind and tornado reports, Waldorf, MD
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| Waldorf, MD | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waldorf, MD, 2015 | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Waldorf, MD, 2016 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Waldorf, MD, 2017 | 20 | 1 | 21 |
| Waldorf, MD, 2018 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Waldorf, MD, 2019 | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Waldorf, MD, 2020 | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Waldorf, MD, 2021 | 33 | 0 | 33 |
| Waldorf, MD, 2022 | 24 | 2 | 26 |
| Waldorf, MD, 2023 | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Waldorf, MD, 2024 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Waldorf, MD, 2025 | 20 | 0 | 20 |
Analyst note on Waldorf
Waldorf, MD counts 82,541 residents in 30,329 households, on 36.2 square miles. Household income in Waldorf, MD is $115,453; 22,423 of its 30,329 households own. 16,877 of the 30,329 occupied homes in Waldorf, MD heat with electricity.
Waldorf, MD has 31,218 housing units, 889 of them vacant or seasonal. Waldorf, MD ranks 5 of 41 Maryland cities for the newest homes (median year built 1992). Waldorf, MD ranks 6 of 41 Maryland cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (43.8%).
Waldorf, MD ranks 8 of 41 Maryland cities for the fewest households without a vehicle (3.1%).
ZIP codes in Waldorf
| ZIP area touching Waldorf, MD | Share of the ZIP's land inside Waldorf | Share of Waldorf's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 20602 (Waldorf, MD) | 75.0% | 30.0% |
| 20601 (Waldorf, MD) | 20.5% | 27.0% |
| 20695 (Waldorf, MD) | 50.9% | 20.2% |
| 20603 (Waldorf, MD) | 42.3% | 18.9% |
| 20675 (Waldorf, MD) | 10.8% | 2.1% |
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Questions on Waldorf
Waldorf: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Waldorf, MD: Maryland households pick a supplier and plan, and Charles County lists 1 utility.
Waldorf: how does it rank among Maryland cities?
Waldorf, MD: rank 3 of 41 by its 82,541 residents, rank 17 of 41 by $115,453 median income.
Waldorf: how many homes heat with electricity?
Waldorf, MD: 16,877 of 30,329 occupied homes, 55.6%; Charles County 55.6%.
Waldorf: how much income goes to electricity?
At 929 kWh a month, 1.7% of the $115,453 median income in Waldorf, MD.
Waldorf: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Maryland yes; municipal and co-op areas around Waldorf, MD may be closed.
Waldorf: damaging storms reported nearby?
254 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Waldorf, MD, 2015 to 2025, 307.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Waldorf?
Waldorf, MD: median home built 1992; 7,006 of 31,218 homes (22.4%) predate 1980, 17,991 are detached and 4,049 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Waldorf, MD renters struggle with rent?
3,359 of 7,671 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Waldorf, MD households have no car?
950 households; 20,794 have two or more.
How big are the homes in Waldorf, MD?
25,233 of 31,218 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 6.6 rooms.