The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21114 sells for about $495,764, or $258 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (+0.2%), a market in balance. Homes take about 41 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,600 a month.
ZIP 21114 — Crofton
The Crofton housing market remains stable with a slight seller advantage, characterized by low inventory and steady price appreciation. While median prices have seen modest year-over-year growth, the market is currently balanced by high demand and limited supply. Note that some specific metrics like closed sales count and effective tax rate were not available at the ZIP level and are omitted.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with access to major metropolitan employment centers.
Median prices moved up 0.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 41 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.2% · poverty 2.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21114, Anne Arundel County, MD
The area is served by the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system, which generally maintains a strong reputation in the region.
Crofton is a well-established suburban community with proximity to major employment hubs in Baltimore and Washington D.C., supported by ongoing retail and residential development.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Residents typically commute via MD-3 and US-301 toward Baltimore or Washington D.C., with transit options limited to regional bus and commuter rail access in nearby areas.
The area features several community parks, the Crofton Country Club, and proximity to various shopping centers and dining districts along the MD-3 corridor.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and steady demand, with rents trending upward in line with regional housing costs.
The local economy is driven by a mix of professional services, retail, and proximity to federal and defense-related employers in the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
The area relies heavily on highway access via MD-3 and US-301, with limited public transit infrastructure.
Ongoing residential and mixed-use infill projects continue to shape the suburban landscape of the Crofton area.
Parcels are subject to Anne Arundel County property taxes and standard utility service districts.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A prominent local golf facility serving the community.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).