The Town FilesCrofton, Maryland
Community in Anne Arundel County · population 29,641 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $519,900
- Household income
- $150,577
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 37.1
Crofton is a community of 29,641 people in Anne Arundel County, Maryland. The median home is worth $519,900, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more upscale than 88% of Maryland towns, better for young professionals than 78% of Maryland towns.
How Crofton ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Crofton is worth $519,900, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.5 times the median household income of $150,577, which is more affordable than 67% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $2,217 a month. 82.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Crofton | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $519,900 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,217 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $150,577 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.5× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.2% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Crofton
| People | Crofton | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.7% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 29.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64.7% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 2.9% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.4% | — |
| Work from home | 22.7% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 32.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in Crofton
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 25.4°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 16.3 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 93 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crofton since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on September 1, 2021 about 8.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 47 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 2, 1998.
Severe weather in Anne Arundel County since 1996
Anne Arundel County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County had 288,447 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $79,546 a year. Unemployment was 1.8% in 2023; in Crofton itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Crofton
4 public schools with 2,669 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crofton Woods Elementary | K-5 | 749 | 16.3 |
| Nantucket Elementary | PK-5 | 696 | 15.5 |
| Crofton Elementary | PK-5 | 662 | 15.0 |
| Crofton Meadows Elementary | PK-5 | 562 | 15.2 |
Towns near Crofton
- Odenton, MD3.7 mi · 42,947 people · home $435,300
- Bowie, MD5.2 mi · 58,329 people · home $459,300
- Gambrills, MD5.6 mi · 3,034 people · home $584,800
- Herald Harbor, MD6.2 mi · 2,869 people · home $598,600
- Fairwood, MD6.6 mi · 7,983 people · home $713,700
- Glenn Dale, MD6.8 mi · 14,698 people · home $542,000
- Riva, MD6.8 mi · 4,257 people · home $644,500
- Parole, MD7.1 mi · 17,877 people · home $533,500
Crofton questions
Is Crofton, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Crofton scores better for retirees than 26% of Maryland towns and quieter than 15%. 11.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Crofton?
The median owner-occupied home in Crofton is valued at $519,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $150,577, so homes cost about 3.5 times income. Median rent is $2,217 a month.
What is the weather like in Crofton?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 25.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 16.3 inches of snow.
Does Crofton get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Crofton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on September 1, 2021. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)