At a Glance
Median Income
$80,000
$29,485 per capita
Home Value
$119,000
Zillow: $331,326
Median Rent
$456/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.2%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
5.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
18.0% 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?
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 $80,000 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,485. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 342 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Crofton is $119,000 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,326. Median rent is $456/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Education
15.2% of adults in Crofton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Crofton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population920
Median Age32.3 yrs
Density1,438/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.9%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,000
Per Capita$29,485
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$562M
Avg Weekly Wage$857
Housing
A+
Home Value$119,000
Rent$456
Ownership91.6%
Zillow$331,326
Housing Units370
Rent Burden17.9%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death5,345/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.3 in/yr
Elevation1,439 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.2%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 84% / D 14%
Commute16 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Crofton was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.407 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.