City profile · Maryland · Census ACS 2023

Crofton, MD

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Crofton - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

29,878
Residents
$147,250
Median income
$507,000
Median home
$1,857
Median rent (state)

Crofton - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Crofton lands in the 94th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

94th
percentile, household income
85th
percentile, home value
78th
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Crofton, MD

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 29,878 residents in Crofton, a small city within Maryland. Median household income here is $147,250 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 1.7%. Home values in Crofton run a median of $507,000, and the median resident age is 37.1 years. Educational attainment runs 60.8% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 71.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 4 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Maryland carries a cost-of-living premium: the state registers 105.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Above Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,857 per month. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Maryland's average monthly utility costs around $255 (state average). Commute times here average 26.4 minutes, with 73.0% driving alone and 19.5% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 81.9 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (High).

Population

29,878 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maryland

Median Household Income

$147,250 /yr

Poverty 1.7%

Cost of Living Index (state)

105.0 (US=100)

Above Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maryland average

How does Crofton compare to other US cities?

Where Crofton sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 94% higher than other cities
Home value 85% pricier than other cities
Median rent 78% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Crofton's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Maryland, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

94thIncome percentile

94th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Crofton's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$507,000 15th percentile more affordable than 15% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Below this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). This entry sits in this band. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Crofton $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Crofton, MD Crofton, MD's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Crofton, MD-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Crofton, MD median $147,250/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Crofton, MD's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Crofton, MD. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 60.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 1.7%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 71.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
29,878
Median Income
$147,250
Median Home Value
$507,000
Median Age
37.1
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Labor force participation
71.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
60.8%

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
26.4 minutes
Drive Alone
73.0%
Carpool
4.8%
Public Transit
1.2%
Walk
0.3%
Work from Home
19.5%
Other
1.2%

Based on 15,654 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maryland - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$120
avg/month
Natural Gas
$80
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$55
avg/month
Total Utilities
$255
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maryland state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maryland state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Crofton sits in

Cost of Living Index
105.0
Above Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,857/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
81.9 / 100
High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maryland

Laurel
29,594 people
Parkville
30,423 people
Clarksburg
29,246 people
Eldersburg
30,626 people
Perry Hall
28,908 people
Carney
28,624 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Crofton's 29,878 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Hazleton, PA
29,886 people
Gloucester, MA
29,862 people
Algonquin, IL
29,904 people
Wellesley, MA
29,906 people
Winter Park, FL
29,929 people
Greenville, TX
29,936 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Crofton's $147,250 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Springs, NY
$147,277 median income
Bellport, NY
$147,188 median income
Stewart Manor, NY
$147,188 median income
Greenfield, MN
$147,184 median income
Lazy Acres, CO
$147,344 median income
Campbell, CA
$147,128 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Crofton, MD Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Crofton, MD - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 63.1% 17.7% 8.4% 8.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 9.6% White 63.1% Black or African American 17.7% Asian 8.4% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.4% Two or more races 8.3% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Crofton compares to nearby Maryland cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Crofton (this city) 29,878 $147,250
Laurel 29,594 $94,063
Parkville 30,423 $78,405
Clarksburg 29,246 $178,641
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MD NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Crofton, MD?

What is the population of Crofton, MD? +

29,878 people live in Crofton, MD according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Crofton, MD? +

The median household income in Crofton is $147,250 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Crofton? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Crofton; the closest available measure is the Maryland state average, a cost of living index of 105.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Above Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maryland vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Crofton, MD? +

Crofton's median home value sits at $507,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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