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Living in
Crofton.
Crofton is an unincorporated community in Anne Arundel County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Crofton
Crofton works well if you want a stable, well-resourced suburb with solid schools and a real sense of planned community organization—but you're paying for that stability. Median home values around $520,000 and rents near $2,200 put this firmly in the upper-middle range for the region, and you'll want a household income in the six figures to live comfortably here. The unemployment rate of 3.4% reflects a generally prosperous area with good job access, though many residents commute 30+ minutes to Baltimore, D.C., or local employers.
Crofton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Foreign-Born
12.4%
Broadband Internet
98.0%
of households
Population Growth
+2.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics12.4% foreign-born, most often from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan
Who lives in Crofton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Crofton, the largest foreign-born group is from China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (14.6%), and 4.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.1%
of residents
65 and Older
11.7%
of residents
Households with Kids
43.1%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.3%
of households
Married Couples
56.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.78
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 30% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Crofton
In Crofton, rent runs 30% above the MD average, and home values are 24% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
34.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,157
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
82.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1988
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.0%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $486,202 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.6 pts below MD average
Unemployment in Crofton
Unemployment in Anne Arundel County, which includes Crofton, is 0.6 percentage points lower than the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Crofton: Anne Arundel County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Anne Arundel County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Crofton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32.4 min avg
How Crofton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Crofton, most residents drive alone to work (70%), and 50% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 12 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Major hub12.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 17% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Anne Arundel County Police Department, which covers Crofton, runs 17% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
273.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,691.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Anne Arundel County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 32 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
81.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Anne Arundel County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Anne Arundel County, which includes Crofton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 32 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 32 | Thunderstorm Wind | $468,000 |
| 2024 | 26 | Coastal Flood | $514,000 |
| 2023 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.1M |
| 2022 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $549,000 |
| 2021 | 31 | Thunderstorm Wind | $276,000 |
| 2020 | 41 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2019 | 48 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 56 | Flood | $17,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Anne Arundel County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Anne Arundel County, which includes Crofton, is typically good.
Median AQI
40
Anne Arundel County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Crofton has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/70°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.6"
Annual Snowfall
15.9"
Hot Days/Year
39
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
112
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 43°F | 30°F | 2.84" |
| Feb | 45°F | 32°F | 2.38" |
| Mar | 53°F | 38°F | 3.80" |
| Apr | 64°F | 47°F | 3.38" |
| May | 73°F | 57°F | 3.15" |
| Jun | 82°F | 68°F | 4.04" |
| Jul | 86°F | 72°F | 4.94" |
| Aug | 84°F | 71°F | 4.27" |
| Sep | 77°F | 65°F | 5.14" |
| Oct | 67°F | 52°F | 4.04" |
| Nov | 56°F | 42°F | 3.03" |
| Dec | 47°F | 34°F | 2.98" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Crofton
Uninsured
3.0%
of residents
No hospitals inside Crofton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Luminis Health J Kent Mcnew Family Medical Center
Psychiatric · ER available · 7.2 mi away · Annapolis
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.2 mi away · Annapolis
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.7 mi away · Lanham
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education17.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Crofton
Crofton's student/teacher ratio is 17.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 64.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
64.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Crofton (within 15 miles)
University of Maryland Global Campus
10.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 49,664 students · in-state tuition $8,280 · 32% graduate · median earnings $68,110 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Maryland-College Park
13.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,760 students · in-state tuition $12,290 · 86% graduate · median earnings $89,228 (10 yrs after entry)
Anne Arundel Community College
10 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,997 students · in-state tuition $4,586 · 41% graduate · median earnings $51,114 (10 yrs after entry)
Prince George's Community College
10.7 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,815 students · in-state tuition $4,034 · 13% graduate · median earnings $52,882 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 471 students · in-state tuition $42,317 · 70% graduate · median earnings $52,985 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 315 students · in-state tuition $28,258 · 50% graduate · median earnings $100,085 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Baltimore-Washington Parkway, 9 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Crofton
Crofton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Baltimore-Washington Parkway (9 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Baltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
9 mi awayCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
11 mi awayChesapeake Bay
National Park Site
11 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
11 mi awayKenilworth Park & Aquatic Gardens
National Park Site
15 mi awayAnacostia Park
Park
17 mi awayFort Dupont Park
National Park Site
17 mi awayCapitol Hill Parks
National Park Site
18 mi awayPublic Libraries in Crofton
Crofton Community Library
1681 Riedel Road, Crofton
Cities Near Crofton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Crofton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Crofton FAQ
Is Crofton, Maryland affordable?⌄
Crofton's median rent is $2,217/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $150,577/year. Median home value is $519,900.
Is Crofton, Maryland safe?⌄
Crofton is policed by the Anne Arundel County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 274 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1691 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Crofton, Maryland?⌄
Anne Arundel County, which includes Crofton, has an unemployment rate of 3.4%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Crofton, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Crofton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,217/month and median household income is $150,577/year. The median home value is $519,900. About 35% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Crofton, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Crofton is 32 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from