Cecilton, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Cecil County County

4.4 /5.0
A Great
863 Population 1,798/sq mi density
$95,795 Median Income $40,344 per capita
$233,800 Home Value $312,650 Zillow
$882 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$95,795 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$233,800 home value, $882/mo rent
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: $312,650
Median Rent
$882/mo
24% below
30.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
15% below
89.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

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
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Cecilton a Good Place to Live?

A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
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 1.5% (58% 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 $312,650. 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.

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 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population863
Median Age30.3 yrs
Density1,798/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$95,795
Per Capita$40,344
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$7,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,221

Housing

A+
Home Value$233,800
Rent$882
Ownership66.6%
Zillow$312,650
Housing Units411
Rent Burden30.7%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
AQI44 (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.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 115 Mbps.
There are 178 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.