At a Glance
Median Income
$147,250
$62,528 per capita
Home Value
$507,000
Zillow: $493,295
Median Rent
$2,193/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.8%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
8.3% smoking rate
How Crofton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Crofton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Crofton a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Crofton residents earn a median household income of $147,250 , which is 96% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,528. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,856 business establishments, including 1,502 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crofton is $507,000 , 80% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $493,295. Median rent is $2,193/month, with 28.0% 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 1989.
Education
60.8% of adults in Crofton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crofton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population29,878
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density4,520/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.9%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$147,250
Per Capita$62,528
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
A+
Home Value$507,000
Rent$2,193
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$493,295
Housing Units10,835
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death15,998/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation124 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.8%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+26.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 12% / D 85%
Commute33 min
Broadband97.9%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Crofton was built in 1989.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.2% of the population has a disability.
12.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 1,502 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.