Waldorf is a small town of 176 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $50,833
and a 2.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Waldorf stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Waldorf is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Waldorf city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 92.9
Waldorf's overall cost of living index is 92.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Waldorf costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Waldorf, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$110,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$880
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$50,833
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Waldorf's violent crime rate is 188.1 per 100,000 residents
— 50% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
188.1 /100k
Property Crime
843.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Waldorf, MN
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
93.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Waldorf sees average highs of 21.7°F in January
and 81.3°F in July,
with 37.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 52.3 inches of snow per year.
Waldorf's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Waldorf roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $110,300 and median rent is $880/month.
Waldorf's violent crime rate is 188.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 843.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Waldorf, MN has a population of 176, a median household income of $50,833, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Waldorf averages 21.7°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.9 inches
with about 52.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Waldorf, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56091.
The population of Waldorf, Minnesota is 176 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Waldorf: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $110,300, median household income $50,833, crime index 46 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Waldorf side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.