Living in Crofton, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crofton · Census data 2020–2024
Crofton has 29,549 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $150,577 (45% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $519,900, the median rent is $2,217/month.
Crofton at a glance
- Population
- 29,549
- Median age
- 37.1State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $150,577State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $519,900State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,217/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 64.7%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Crofton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 45% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 2.9%.
Cons: Home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Crofton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crofton the median home value is $519,900, 56% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,217 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,489 a month in housing costs.
Crofton median household income
The median household income in Crofton is $150,577 and the income per person is $62,457. 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Crofton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,850
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.78
Crofton demographics
- Population
- 29,549
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 29.1%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 10,528
- Foreign-born
- 12.4%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crofton ›
Education in Crofton
64.7% of adults 25 and older in Crofton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 29.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Crofton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.7%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 22.7%
- Drive alone
- 69.6%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Crofton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton | 29,549 | $150,577 | $519,900 | $2,217 |
| Odenton | 45,002 | $128,441 | $435,300 | $2,257 |
| Crownsville | 1,756 | $201,550 | $997,700 | — |
| Bowie | 57,926 | $141,995 | $459,300 | $2,330 |
| Gambrills | 2,830 | $148,594 | $584,800 | $2,076 |
| Arden on the Severn | 1,761 | $125,484 | $478,700 | $2,139 |
| Herald Harbor | 2,430 | $147,778 | $598,600 | $2,481 |
| Fairwood | 7,526 | $181,458 | $713,700 | $3,435 |
| Glenn Dale | 13,772 | $134,333 | $542,000 | $1,698 |
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What is the median household income in Crofton, MD?
The median household income in Crofton is $150,577, 45% higher 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 Crofton?
The median home value in Crofton is $519,900, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Crofton?
The median gross rent in Crofton is $2,217 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Crofton, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 45% higher than the Maryland median; unemployment of 3.7%; a poverty rate of 2.9%. Minuses: home values 24% higher than the state median; an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Crofton?
The median age in Crofton is 37.1 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Crofton?
The average commute to work in Crofton is 32 minutes; 22.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Crofton?
The unemployment rate in Crofton is 3.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Crofton?
64.7% of adults in Crofton 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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