The Town FilesCroom, Maryland
Community in Prince George's County · population 2,720 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $636,600
- Household income
- $187,667
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 54.9
Croom is a community of 2,720 people in Prince George's County, Maryland. The median home is worth $636,600, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks quieter than 85% of Maryland towns, more of a college town than 74% of Maryland towns.
How Croom ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Croom is worth $636,600, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $187,667, which is more affordable than 72% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,203 a month. 91.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Croom | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $636,600 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,203 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $187,667 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 91.2% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.6% | — |
Who lives in Croom
| People | Croom | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.9 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.7% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 14.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 43.6% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.1% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 10.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 32.8% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 42.9 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.0% | 94.3% |
Weather in Croom
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 24.7°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.9 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Croom since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on June 27, 1978 about 5.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 25, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 34 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 12, 2007.
Severe weather in Prince George's County since 1996
Prince George's County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Prince George's County
Prince George's County had 329,476 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $73,373 a year. Unemployment was 2.2% in 2023; in Croom itself the ACS puts it at 8.5%.
Towns near Croom
- Marlton, MD2.2 mi · 9,802 people · home $415,700
- Rosaryville, MD4.4 mi · 11,548 people · home $478,700
- Melwood, MD6.3 mi · 3,977 people · home $397,800
- Marlboro Village, MD6.6 mi · 9,221 people · home $382,600
- Marlboro Meadows, MD7.4 mi · 3,655 people · home $408,400
- Andrews AFB, MD7.8 mi · 3,025 people · home —
- Westphalia, MD7.9 mi · 11,770 people · home $531,000
- Clinton, MD8.0 mi · 38,760 people · home $431,400
Croom questions
Is Croom, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Croom scores better for retirees than 65% of Maryland towns and quieter than 85%. 24.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 54.9).
How much does a house cost in Croom?
The median owner-occupied home in Croom is valued at $636,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $187,667, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,203 a month.
What is the weather like in Croom?
July highs average 88.0°F and January lows 24.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 15.9 inches of snow.
Does Croom get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Croom since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on June 27, 1978. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)