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Living in
Westphalia.
Westphalia is an unincorporated community in Prince George's County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Westphalia
Westphalia is a community of 12,020 people in Maryland. The median household income is $164,197, median rent runs about $2,193 per month, and median home values are around $531,000. Unemployment is low at 4.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Westphalia at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Foreign-Born
13.5%
Broadband Internet
97.2%
of households
Median household income
Demographics13.5% foreign-born, most often from Jamaica
Who lives in Westphalia: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Westphalia, the largest foreign-born group is from Jamaica (17.4%), and 8.6% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.4%
of residents
65 and Older
8.9%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.8%
of households
Married Couples
45.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 29% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Westphalia
In Westphalia, rent runs 29% above the MD average, and home values are 26% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
14.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,208
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
91.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2012
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts above MD average
Unemployment in Westphalia and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Prince George's County, which includes Westphalia, is 0.4 percentage points higher than the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Westphalia: Prince George's County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Prince George's County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Westphalia is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Westphalia Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute37.4 min avg
How Westphalia residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Westphalia, most residents drive alone to work (60%), and 24% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 11 mi
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Major hub12.0M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 19% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Prince George's County Police Department, which covers Westphalia, runs 19% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
265.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,919.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Prince George's County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Prince George's County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Prince George's County, which includes Westphalia, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $118,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $273,000 |
| 2023 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $122,000 |
| 2022 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2021 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $462,000 |
| 2020 | 45 | Flood | $127,250 |
| 2019 | 42 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 41 | Flood | $1,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Prince George's County, county-wide
Westphalia is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Prince George's County, which includes Westphalia, is typically good — 306 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
306
per year
Moderate Days
56
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Prince George's County, county-wide
Westphalia is about 1% of Prince George's County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate86°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Westphalia has warm summers (avg high 86°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
65°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
86°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Annual Snowfall
15.9"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
103
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
111
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 25°F | 2.96" |
| Feb | 47°F | 26°F | 2.66" |
| Mar | 55°F | 33°F | 3.92" |
| Apr | 67°F | 44°F | 3.38" |
| May | 75°F | 54°F | 4.11" |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 4.20" |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.22" |
| Aug | 86°F | 65°F | 4.12" |
| Sep | 80°F | 58°F | 4.51" |
| Oct | 69°F | 46°F | 4.13" |
| Nov | 58°F | 36°F | 3.25" |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 3.55" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Westphalia
Uninsured
5.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Westphalia's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Clinton
University of MD Capital Region Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Upper Marlboro
United Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Washington
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Westphalia
Westphalia's student/teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 52.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
1
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
52.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Westphalia (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland Global Campus
6.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 49,664 students · in-state tuition $8,280 · 32% graduate · median earnings $68,110 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Maryland-College Park
13.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,760 students · in-state tuition $12,290 · 86% graduate · median earnings $89,228 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 11,182 students · in-state tuition $70,170 · 86% graduate · median earnings $96,691 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,108 students · in-state tuition $38,936 · 69% graduate · median earnings $69,682 (10 yrs after entry)
Strayer University-Global Region
12.3 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 9,376 students · in-state tuition $13,920 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,016 (10 yrs after entry)
Prince George's Community College
4.8 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,815 students · in-state tuition $4,034 · 13% graduate · median earnings $52,882 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Fort Dupont Park, 7 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Westphalia
Westphalia has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Fort Dupont Park (7 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Fort Dupont Park
National Park Site
7 mi awayAnacostia Park
Park
8 mi awayFrederick Douglass National Historic Site
National Historic Site
9 mi awayKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
National Park Site
9 mi awayNational Capital Parks-East
National Park Site
9 mi awayBelmont-Paul Women's Equality National Monument
National Monument
10 mi awayCapitol Hill Parks
National Park Site
10 mi awayHarmony Hall
National Park Site
10 mi awayCities Near Westphalia
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Westphalia FAQ
Is Westphalia, Maryland affordable?⌄
Westphalia's median rent is $2,193/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $164,197/year. Median home value is $531,000.
Is Westphalia, Maryland safe?⌄
Westphalia is policed by the Prince George's County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 265 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1919 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Westphalia, Maryland?⌄
Prince George's County, which includes Westphalia, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Westphalia, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Westphalia is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,193/month and median household income is $164,197/year. The median home value is $531,000. About 14% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Westphalia, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Westphalia is 37 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from