Living in Cecilton, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cecilton · Census data 2020–2024
Cecilton has 820 residents with a median age of 29.9. The median household income is $87,813 (15% lower than the Maryland median), the median home value is $241,800, the median rent is $1,149/month.
Cecilton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Cecilton at a glance
- Population
- 820
- Median age
- 29.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $87,813State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $241,800State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,149/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 60.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.4%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Cecilton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%.
Cons: Median household income 15% lower than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Cecilton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cecilton the median home value is $241,800, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,149 per month, which is 37.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,123 a month in housing costs.
Cecilton median household income
The median household income in Cecilton is $87,813 and the income per person is $38,607. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Cecilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 402
- Owner-occupied
- 60.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.5%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.23
Cecilton demographics
- Population
- 820
- Median age
- 29.9
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.4%
- Households
- 367
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cecilton ›
Education in Cecilton
28.4% of adults 25 and older in Cecilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cecilton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 84%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.1%
Cecilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cecilton | 820 | $87,813 | $241,800 | $1,149 |
| Galena | 728 | $88,958 | $281,000 | $863 |
| Middletown | 24,661 | $112,831 | $409,600 | $1,583 |
| Townsend | 2,832 | $153,000 | $465,100 | $1,193 |
| Chesapeake City | 810 | $84,583 | $344,100 | $1,170 |
| Kennedyville | 205 | $36,510 | $263,500 | — |
| Millington | 469 | $61,691 | $232,100 | $1,215 |
| Betterton | 391 | $86,250 | $226,700 | $1,143 |
| Odessa | 409 | $123,750 | $348,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Cecilton, MD?
The median household income in Cecilton is $87,813, 15% lower than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Cecilton?
The median home value in Cecilton is $241,800, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Cecilton?
The median gross rent in Cecilton is $1,149 per month, about 37.3% of household income.
Is Cecilton, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 42% lower than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 1.6%. Minuses: median household income 15% lower than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Cecilton?
The median age in Cecilton is 29.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Cecilton?
The average commute to work in Cecilton is 30 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cecilton?
The unemployment rate in Cecilton is 1.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cecilton?
28.4% of adults in Cecilton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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