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Cost of living in Crofton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Crofton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Crofton is 140 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Crofton is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Crofton is $495,730.
The median income in Crofton is $150,577.
Crofton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Crofton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Crofton | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 140 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 211 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 111 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 110 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Crofton, MD Weather
The average high in Crofton is 66.0° and the average low is 44.6°.
There are 79.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.0 inches of precipitation each year with 14.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Crofton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 44.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 14.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Crofton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Crofton
The current population in Crofton is 29,549. The population has increased 7.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29,549 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 29,878 | 1.8% |
| 2022 | 29,358 | -1.5% |
| 2021 | 29,812 | 1.1% |
| 2020 | 29,482 | 1.2% |
| 2019 | 29,136 | 2.7% |
| 2018 | 28,379 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 28,282 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 27,663 | -1.0% |
| 2015 | 27,934 | -0.7% |
| 2014 | 28,140 | -1.1% |
| 2013 | 28,464 | 1.3% |
| 2012 | 28,086 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 27,682 | 0.2% |
| 2010 | 27,624 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Crofton
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Crofton is:
61.2% White with 18,077 White residents.
15.8% African American with 4,655 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
8.5% Asian with 2,514 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.6% Other with 187 Other residents.
4.8% Two Or More with 1,422 Two Or More residents.
9.1% Hispanic with 2,694 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Crofton | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.2% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 15.8% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.5% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.8% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Crofton
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Crofton is 51.2% female with 15,140 female residents.
Crofton is 48.8% male with 14,408 male residents.
| Gender | Crofton | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Crofton for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Crofton completed < 9th grade.
1.0% of adults in Crofton completed 9-12th grade.
11.0% of adults in Crofton completed high school / ged.
15.0% of adults in Crofton completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Crofton completed associate's degree.
35.0% of adults in Crofton completed bachelor's degree.
24.0% of adults in Crofton completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Crofton completed professional degree.
3.0% of adults in Crofton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Crofton | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 11.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 15.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 35.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 24.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 3.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Crofton, Maryland
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2.9% of households in Crofton earn Less than $10,000.
0.6% of households in Crofton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
1.0% of households in Crofton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
2.0% of households in Crofton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.0% of households in Crofton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
5.7% of households in Crofton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Crofton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Crofton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
18.8% of households in Crofton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
31.4% of households in Crofton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Crofton | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.6% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.0% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 2.0% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.0% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 5.7% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 18.8% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 31.4% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
