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Crofton, MD

Crofton, MD.

Population: 25,590 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Crofton, MD is $498,732 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $565,000 after a median 27.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,507/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with lightning, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$498,732

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

27.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$498,732
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+5.2%
5-year appreciation
+14.4%
10-year appreciation
+40.8%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$499,920
House Price Index (state)
367.5 (+0.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$565,000
Median list price
$485,000
Median price per sqft
$269
1-year sale-price change
+28.4%
Median days on market
27.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
99
For-sale inventory
56
Sale-to-list ratio
101.8%
Active listings
48
1-year forecast
-0.2%
Days to pending
18 days
New listings (monthly)
33

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,507/mo
1-year rent change
+1.9%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,150/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,437/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,704/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,216/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,557/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
108.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
19.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
4
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Crofton Elementary, Crofton Woods Elementary, Crofton Meadows Elementary, Nantucket Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Relatively Moderate · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
42.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fort George G. Meade (5.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
36
Highest AQI recorded (year)
150

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
133,406
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
121,319

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
55
Nearest national park
Baltimore-Washington Parkway (9 mi)
National parks include
Baltimore-Washington Parkway, Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail, Chesapeake Bay
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Fairview Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Fort Meade Executive Airport (FME) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-634 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,983
Housing built before 1970
14.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.7%
Median annual property tax
$3,880
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
90.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
228,083
Average weekly wage
$1,407
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,005

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

CroftonState medianUS median
Median home value$498,732$452,533$289,727
Median sale price$565,000$450,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days40 days51 days
Typical rent$2,507/mo$2,002/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$3,880$3,862$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Crofton, MD?
$498,732.
What is the median sale price in Crofton, MD?
$565,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Crofton, MD?
Median days on market: 27.5 days.
What is typical rent in Crofton, MD?
Typical rent: $2,507/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Crofton, MD?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, strongWind, winterWeather, coastalFlooding, coldWave.
Is Crofton, MD in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Crofton, MD?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Crofton, MD?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Crofton, MD?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Crofton, MD?
4 schools (4 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Crofton, MD walkable?
Walkability index: 8.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Crofton, MD?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Crofton, MD?
Regional Price Parity: 108.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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