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Cecilton, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Cecil County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
863 Population 1,798/sq mi density
$95,795 Median Income $40,344 per capita
$233,800 Home Value $298,972 Zillow
$882 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,452 Violent Crime/100K 7,356 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$95,795 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$233,800 home value, $882/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,452 violent crimes/100K (282% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Cecilton, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$95,795
27% above
$40,344 per capita
Home Value
$233,800
17% below
Zillow: $298,972
Median Rent
$882/mo
24% below
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,452/100K
282% above
7,356/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
15% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Cecilton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Cecilton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
127%
Home Value
83%
Rent
76%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
85%
Unemployment
28%
Crime
382%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cecilton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Cecilton residents earn a median household income of $95,795 , which is 27% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,344. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,963 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Cecilton is $233,800 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $298,972. Median rent is $882/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1976.

Safety & Crime

Cecilton reports 1,452 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 282% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,356/100K.

Education

28.8% of adults in Cecilton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% below the national average). 89.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Cecilton has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population863
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density1,798/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,795
Per Capita$40,344
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$7,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221

Housing

A+
Home Value$233,800
Rent$882
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$298,972
Housing Units411
Rent Burden30.7%

Crime

F
Violent1,452/100K
Property7,356/100K

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death11,662/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation75 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+89.7%
Graduate+9.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute33 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed115 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

Cecilton was founded in 1864.
The median home in Cecilton was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
8.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.