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Crofton, MD Community

18 discussions from residents and visitors

Ruth C.

Couple moving to Crofton from out of state

First post here. Crime rate is something to consider -Crofton sits at 132.9 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $2,193 for rent here. With a population of 29,878, Crofton is a smaller city. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. T...

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Isaac Reyes

Crofton is underrated, change my mind

Been meaning to ask this. Military spouse here. Rent is about $2,193/month for a decent place. With a population of 29,878, Crofton is a smaller city. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Does this match your experience?

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Nolan Brooks

Is Crofton walkable?

Alright, Median household income is $147,250, which feels pretty solid for the area.

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Hailey Lopez

Is Crofton a good place to live?

OK so Military spouse here. With a population of 29,878, Crofton is a smaller city. Rent is about $2,193/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $147,250 in Crofton. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still managea...

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Luca

Raising a family in Crofton -thoughts?

Hey folks, I work in engineering and It's a a smaller city city with about 29,878 people. Rent is about $2,193/month for a decent place. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Does this match your experience? Thanks in advance! I...

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Wesley Edwards

Biggest downsides of living in Crofton?

Hi all, Crime rate is something to consider -Crofton sits at 132.9 per 100K. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,878 people. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Is this normal for Crofton? Any help is appreciated. I'd sa...

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Ruth C.

Why I chose Crofton over bigger cities

Not sure if this has been asked before, but We're a young couple and It's a a smaller city city with about 29,878 people. Household incomes average around $147,250 in Crofton. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. The city has invested a lot in new development. Thanks for readi...

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Isaac Reyes

Just moved to Crofton, any tips?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but You can expect to pay around $2,193 for rent here. Crime rate is something to consider -Crofton sits at 132.9 per 100K. The weather takes some getting used to. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know...

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Willow L.

Job market in Crofton for tech?

Curious what people think. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. Should I be concerned? Thanks in advance!

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Dennis B.

How much do you pay for rent in Crofton?

Hello, Household incomes average around $147,250 in Crofton. Poverty rate is 1.7%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Crofton sits at 132.9 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The food scene here is sur...

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Isaac Reyes

The good and bad of living in Crofton

First post here. Been living here since 2016. Crime rate is something to consider -Crofton sits at 132.9 per 100K. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus.

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Sarah Brown

Moving from St. Louis to Crofton next month

Hey folks, I'm retired and The median home value here is around $507,000, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $2,193 for rent here. With a population of 29,878, Crofton is a smaller city. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. I'd say it's better for families than young singles...

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Isaac Reyes

Anyone regret moving to Crofton?

What neighborhoods would you suggest? Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Sarah Brown

Crofton housing prices -when will it stop?

First post here. The median home value here is around $507,000, which is pretty steep. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. What do you all think? It's not perfect, but the community is solid. There's a real sense of community in cer...

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Sarah Brown

Anyone else love living in Crofton?

Does this match your experience? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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Mason G.

Internet providers in Crofton?

You can expect to pay around $2,193 for rent here. It's a a smaller city city with about 29,878 people. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Is this normal for Crofton? Thanks! It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of livin...

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Dennis B.

Moving to Crofton for work -advice?

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Is this normal for Crofton? Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's changing fa...

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Isla T.

Moving to Crofton for work -advice?

Hi all, I'm a 48-year-old HR manager and Rent is about $2,193/month for a decent place. The median home value here is around $507,000, which is pretty steep. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What would you do? Traffic can be rough...

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