The Town FilesWestphalia, Maryland
Community in Prince George's County · population 11,770 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $531,000
- Household income
- $164,197
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 39.9
Westphalia is a community of 11,770 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $531,000, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more upscale than 86% of Maryland towns, quieter than 84% of Maryland towns, better for young professionals than 80% of Maryland towns.
How Westphalia 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 Westphalia is worth $531,000, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $164,197, which is more affordable than 83% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $2,193 a month. 91.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Westphalia | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $531,000 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,193 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $164,197 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.6% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 2012 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Westphalia
| People | Westphalia | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 8.9% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.9% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 9.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 13.5% | — |
| Work from home | 29.8% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 37.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.2% | 94.3% |
Weather in Westphalia
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 24.7°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.9 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westphalia since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 5, 1995 about 6.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 41 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 12, 2007.
Severe weather in Prince George's County since 1996
Prince George's County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 Prince George's County
Prince George's County had 329,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,373 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Westphalia itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Towns near Westphalia
- Brown Station, MD1.8 mi · 3,298 people · home $470,300
- Forestville, MD2.6 mi · 12,831 people · home $339,000
- Largo, MD2.8 mi · 11,605 people · home $387,800
- Melwood, MD2.8 mi · 3,977 people · home $397,800
- Marlboro Village, MD3.0 mi · 9,221 people · home $382,600
- Andrews AFB, MD3.2 mi · 3,025 people · home —
- District Heights, MD3.7 mi · 5,959 people · home $339,200
- Kettering, MD3.9 mi · 14,424 people · home $418,500
Westphalia questions
Is Westphalia, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Westphalia scores better for retirees than 38% of Maryland towns and quieter than 84%. 8.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in Westphalia?
The median owner-occupied home in Westphalia is valued at $531,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $164,197, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $2,193 a month.
What is the weather like in Westphalia?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 15.9 inches of snow.
Does Westphalia get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Westphalia since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 5, 1995. 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)