About Waldorf
Set in the southern part of Maryland, Waldorf is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Waldorf is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 36.24 square miles.
📰 Waldorf News Today
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What Makes Waldorf Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southern Maryland, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Maryland — one of 536 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Waldorf
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Waldorf
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Waldorf
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Waldorf
- Arthur Middleton Elementary School
- Benjamin Stoddert Middle School
- Berry Elementary School
- C. Paul Barnhart Elementary School
- Dr. Gustavus Brown Elementary
- Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School
- Eva Turner Elementary School
- J. P. Ryon Elementary School
- John Hanson Middle School
- Malcolm Elementary School
- Mattawoman Middle School
- North Point High School
- Thomas Stone High School
- Westlake High School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.