Neighborhood · Crofton, MD

Crofton South Eviction Risk: Lower

1 census tracts · pop 4,686 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 1.1/10 · range 1.1–1.1

Crofton South is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Crofton with 1 census tract and a population of 4,686 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 1.1/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 51% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 0% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $2,019/month sits 9% lower than the Crofton citywide average ($2,217).

Risk score

1.1

Lower

1 tracts · population-weighted

Crofton South vs Crofton How this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average

% of income on rent

51.2% +92%

Crofton: 26.6%

Average gross rent

$2,019 -9%

Crofton: $2,217

Average HH income

$154,167 +5%

Crofton: $147,250

Poverty rate

0.4% -85%

Crofton: 2.6%

Renter share

13.2% -26%

Crofton: 17.8%

Peer neighborhoods

Neighborhoods with similar eviction risk

Same county, closest by Eviction Risk Score.

Geographic context

Risk heat across Crofton South and the region

Click any tract to drill in · 1 tracts span score 1.1–1.1

Why Crofton South scores 1.1

9 axes · pop-weighted · 1 = landlord-friendly

State political climate

legislature & governorship · Range 5.7–5.7 across tracts

5.7

Regional political climate

County-level mix · 2024 presidential margin · Range 5.7–5.7 across tracts

5.7

Local political climate

Parent city governance · Range 6.2–6.2 across tracts

6.2

Rent control risk

51% of income on rent · Range 5.5–5.5 across tracts

5.5

Eviction process difficulty

State notice requirements & court backlog · Range 5.8–5.8 across tracts

5.8

Tenant organizing strength

13% renter households · Range 4.3–4.3 across tracts

4.3

Housing court bias

County bench composition · Range 3.9–3.9 across tracts

3.9

Economic stress

0.4% below poverty line · Range 1.0–1.0 across tracts

1.0

Supply constraint

Rent-to-FMR gap & zoning friction · Range 5.3–5.3 across tracts

5.3

Risk score comparison

Crofton South vs. parent city, state, U.S.

Eviction Risk Score (0–10 scale).

Census tracts

1 tracts in Crofton South

Ranked highest-risk first. Click for per-tract detail.

Tract↕	Score↕	Pop↕	% over 30% on rent↕	Average rent↕
24003702204	1.1	4,686	51%	$2,019

Social Vulnerability Index

CDC SVI percentile: 3

Pop-weighted across 1 tracts. Higher = more vulnerable to disaster, displacement, and rent shocks. Source: CDC/ATSDR SVI 2022.

Socioeconomic status 4%ile

Poverty, unemployment, no-HS-diploma, housing cost burden

Household characteristics 34%ile

Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+

Racial/ethnic minority 39%ile

Hispanic + non-white share of population

Housing & transport 1%ile

Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle

CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted

Eviction-adjacent indicators in Crofton South

Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.

6.5%Housing insecurity
4.2%Utility shutoff threat
6.7%Food insecurity
4.5%SNAP enrollment
4.6%No health insurance
21.5%Any disability

Frequently asked

About Crofton South

What is the eviction-risk score for Crofton South?

Crofton South scores 1.1/10 (Lower tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.

How does Crofton South compare to Crofton overall?

Crofton South scores 4.8 points lower than Crofton overall (5.9/10). Renters spend 51% of income on rent vs 27% citywide. Average rent: $2,019 vs $2,217.

What is the average rent in Crofton South?

Average gross rent in Crofton eviction risk South is $2,019/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 51% of renter households are cost-burdened.

What percentage of Crofton South residents are renters?

13% of Crofton South households are renter-occupied (vs 18% in Crofton). The neighborhood has 4,686 residents.

Is Crofton South a high social-vulnerability area?

Crofton South sits in the 3rd percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (low vulnerability). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.

How safe is Crofton South for landlords?

Crofton eviction risk South carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (1.1/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Crofton as a whole (5.9/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.

What is the demographic breakdown of Crofton South?

Crofton South has 4,796 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (79.1%), Hispanic / Latino (9.5%), Other / Multiracial (5.4%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.

Nearby

Other neighborhoods near Crofton South

1.5 Highmeadow Hills 2 tracts · pop 8,508 2 Watson's Glen 2 tracts · pop 12,184 2.6 Provinces 2 tracts · pop 12,273 3.9 Pines of Laurel 3 tracts · pop 18,345 4 Rol Park Village 7 tracts · pop 16,801 3.6 Tydings 2 tracts · pop 6,747

Sibling neighborhoods

Other neighborhoods inside Crofton

Same parent city, ranked by score similarity to Crofton South.

1.1 Charing Cross 1 tracts · pop 3,802 1 Crofton Village 1 tracts · pop 8,473 1.3 Crofton Highlands 1 tracts · pop 7,105 1.4 Crofton Village Green 1 tracts · pop 5,292

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