salaryRent is higher than in 87% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 92% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.2 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 32.4 minutes each way. Most homes (82.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 64.7% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $102,640 a year. That is $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Maryland. It is number 163 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Crofton?
Share of households by yearly income. 59.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Crofton
| Size | Crofton | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,014 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,232 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,616 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,884 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Crofton overall?
Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Crofton, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Crofton
Life in Crofton
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Crofton?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,041 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $519,900 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $51,990 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Crofton, MD?
Renting in Crofton costs a median of about $2,566 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Crofton?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $102,640 a year, or $49 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Crofton cheap or expensive?
Crofton is rated Cheap: rent takes 19.0% of the typical household income of $162,397. It ranks 163rd cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Crofton?
The median homeowner in Crofton pays $4,157 a year in property taxes, about 0.80% of the median home value.
Is Crofton more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Maryland are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Crofton?
The median home value in Crofton is $519,900, about 3.2 times the typical yearly household income.
29,549 people live in Crofton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.