The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21114 sells for about $525,000, or $238 per square foot.
Prices are up +18.79% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,183 a month.
ZIP 21114 — Crofton
The Crofton housing market shows sustained demand with a median sale price of $525,000 and significant year-over-year price growth. Low inventory levels and steady rental demand continue to drive market conditions in this suburban area.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters who value access to the Baltimore-Washington corridor while living in a suburban community with established school infrastructure.
Median prices moved up 18.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.6% · poverty 3.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 21114, Anne Arundel County, MD
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Anne Arundel County Public Schools system, with local schools including Crofton Elementary, Crofton Meadows Elementary, and Crofton Woods Elementary.
The area benefits from its proximity to major employment hubs in the Baltimore-Washington corridor, with ongoing residential and commercial development in the Crofton community.
Property taxes are assessed by Anne Arundel County; specific rates and exemptions are determined by the county's annual budget and assessment cycle.
Residents typically commute toward the Baltimore and Washington D.C. employment cores via major highway corridors including MD-3 and I-97.
The area features local parks and community amenities, with proximity to shopping and dining districts within the Crofton CDP.
The rental market shows strong activity with sustained demand and upward pressure on rents, evidenced by year-over-year growth of 8.33%.
The local economy is driven by its position within the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, with a mix of professional services, government, and retail sectors.
The area is primarily served by regional highway corridors including MD-3 and I-97, facilitating access to major employment centers.
Ongoing residential and mixed-use development continues within the Crofton CDP, consistent with regional growth patterns.
Parcels are subject to Anne Arundel County property tax levies and the Anne Arundel County Public Schools district.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau and local market reports.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Major retail and dining hub serving the local community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.