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Crofton

Pop. 29,549·18th most expensive in Maryland·Crofton rents are up 8.6% over the past year
Median rent (all units)
$2,512/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+2.1%
vs US Median
+$547
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Crofton · $2,512
More expensive than 80% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Rent Reality Score
43/100
Fairly priced
OverheatedFairGreat value

Rents are 4% above what Crofton's 10-year trend predicts — running hotter than its own history.

Actual rent
$2,512/mo
Expected by trend
$2,426/mo
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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$1,880
1 BR
$2,140
2 BR
$2,620
3 BR
$3,370
4 BR+
$3,770
Research median
$2,620/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$30,144/yr
At $2,512/mo median
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +2.1% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Crofton, MD is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 64.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
29,549
Median income
$150,577
Median age
37.1
Renters
17.8%
Age distribution
29.1%
18.5%
29.1%
Under 1829.1%
18–3418.5%
35–5429.1%
55–6411.6%
65+11.7%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
64.3%
15.8%
White64.3%
Black15.8%
Hispanic9.1%
Asian8.5%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
22.2%
64.7%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma10.8%
Some college22.2%
Bachelor's+64.7%
Housing tenure
82.2%
17.8%
Owner82.2%
Renter17.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How Crofton, MD has changed in 5 years

Rent
$2,184 → $2,512
up 15.0%
Income
$129,766 → $150,577
up 16.0%
Population
29,812 → 29,549
down 0.9%
Renter share
20.8% → 17.8%
-3.0 pts
Bachelor's+
59.7% → 64.7%
+5.0 pts
Median age
36.4 → 37.1
+0.7 yrs

Compared with 2023, rent in Crofton, MD has increased by $328 per month, settling near $2,512 after starting the period at $2,184. Median household income grew from $129,766 to $150,577 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.0% shift. About 17.8% of households rent today, against 20.8% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 59.7% to 64.7%. Taken together, the five-year picture in Crofton, MD reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Crofton rent by bedroom count

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About renting in Crofton, MD

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Crofton is $2,512/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $1,880/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $2,620/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $2,140/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $3,370/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($150,577/yr), Crofton ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Crofton an affordable city for renters?

Crofton is considered very affordable for renters. At $2,512/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($150,577/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Crofton falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Crofton?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $100,000/year (~$48/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $2,512/mo in Crofton. The local median household income is $150,577/yr, meaning the typical Crofton household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Crofton?

Rent in Crofton has increased 8.6% over the past year as of July 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

How does Crofton rent compare to other cities in Maryland?

Crofton is one of the pricier cities in Maryland for rent, ranking #18 out of 95 tracked cities at $2,512/mo.

Which nearby cities are cheaper to rent in than Crofton?

Several nearby cities have lower median rents than Crofton ($2,512/mo): Jessup ($2,290/mo), Severn ($2,316/mo), Bowie ($2,412/mo).

What percentage of Crofton residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 17.8% of Crofton households are renters, while 82.2% are owner-occupied. Crofton leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Crofton rent compare to the national average?

Crofton's median rent of $2,512/mo is $547 (28%) above the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Maryland, it ranks #18 out of 95 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $2,512/mo, rent takes ~20% of Crofton's median household income ($150,577/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

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State income tax2–5.75%
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