Living in Croom, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Croom · Census data 2020–2024
Croom has 2,418 residents with a median age of 54.9. The median household income is $187,667 (81% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $636,600, the median rent is $1,203/month.
Croom at a glance
- Population
- 2,418
- Median age
- 54.9State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $187,667State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $636,600State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $1,203/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 91.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.6%
- Average commute
- 43 min
Is Croom a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 81% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Croom
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Croom the median home value is $636,600, 91% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,203 per month, which is 17.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,547 a month in housing costs.
Croom median household income
The median household income in Croom is $187,667 and the income per person is $73,255. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Croom: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 965
- Owner-occupied
- 91.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.8%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.57
Croom demographics
- Population
- 2,418
- Median age
- 54.9
- Under 18
- 14.3%
- 65 and older
- 24.7%
- Households
- 938
- Foreign-born
- 5.6%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Croom ›
Education in Croom
43.6% of adults 25 and older in Croom have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 20.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Croom
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 43 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 32.8%
- Drive alone
- 59%
- Public transit
- 4%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98%
Croom vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Croom | 2,418 | $187,667 | $636,600 | $1,203 |
| Marlton | 10,222 | $109,328 | $415,700 | $2,026 |
| Dunkirk | 2,166 | $149,271 | $561,300 | — |
| Rosaryville | 12,883 | $158,923 | $478,700 | $2,362 |
| Queensland | 2,168 | $204,423 | $480,500 | — |
| Baden | 2,325 | $151,058 | $590,000 | $1,571 |
| Upper Marlboro | 683 | $116,875 | $357,500 | $1,880 |
| Melwood | 3,401 | $81,364 | $397,800 | $1,233 |
| Marlboro Village | 9,382 | $122,856 | $382,600 | $2,281 |
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What is the median household income in Croom, MD?
The median household income in Croom is $187,667, 81% 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 Croom?
The median home value in Croom is $636,600, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Croom?
The median gross rent in Croom is $1,203 per month, about 17.9% of household income.
Is Croom, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 81% higher than the Maryland median; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 43 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%.
What is the median age in Croom?
The median age in Croom is 54.9 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Croom?
The average commute to work in Croom is 43 minutes; 32.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Croom?
The unemployment rate in Croom is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Croom?
43.6% of adults in Croom 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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