At a Glance
Median Income
$176,758
$68,173 per capita
Home Value
$614,500
Zillow: $620,617
Median Rent
$1,367/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
362/100K
1,689/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.5%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
9.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Croom Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Croom's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Croom a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Croom residents earn a median household income of $176,758 , which is 135% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,173. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,770 business establishments, including 1,546 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Croom is $614,500 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $620,617. Median rent is $1,367/month, with 19.3% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Croom reports 362 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,689/100K.
Education
38.5% of adults in Croom hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(14% above the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Croom 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
Population2,519
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$176,758
Per Capita$68,173
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$65,163M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,411
Housing
A+
Home Value$614,500
Rent$1,367
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$620,617
Housing Units1,057
Rent Burden19.3%
Crime
F
Violent362/100K
Property1,689/100K
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death8,436/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation113 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.5%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+19.7%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 11% / D 86%
Commute45 min
Broadband91.8%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Croom was built in 1987.
30.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 1,546 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 116 fatal vehicle crashes.
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