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Crofton, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore city County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
29,878 Population 4,520/sq mi density
$147,250 Median Income $62,528 per capita
$507,000 Home Value $486,816 Zillow
$2,193 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 1,478 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$147,250 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$507,000 home value, $2,193/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Crofton, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$147,250
96% above
$62,528 per capita
Home Value
$507,000
80% above
Zillow: $486,816
Median Rent
$2,193/mo
89% above
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
65% below
1,478/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.8%
80% above
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
8.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
196%
Home Value
180%
Rent
189%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
180%
Unemployment
78%
Crime
35%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Crofton a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
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 2.8% (22% below 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 $486,816. 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.

Safety & Crime

Crofton reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,478/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population29,878
Median Age37.1 yrs
Density4,520/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$147,250
Per Capita$62,528
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$65,579M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593

Housing

A+
Home Value$507,000
Rent$2,193
Ownership81.8%
Zillow$486,816
Housing Units10,835
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent133/100K
Property1,478/100K

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death15,998/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI41 (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.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.