Annapolis and Anne Arundel County

Crofton, Maryland

Community

Planned golf-course community

Crofton is an unincorporated planned community in western Anne Arundel County, developed around the Crofton Country Club in the 1960s with extensive green space and a village center.

Housing & Real Estate

Colonials, townhouses and condos built in phases from the 1960s onward.

Restaurants & Shopping

Crofton Village and MD 3 hold restaurants, pubs and cafes serving the community.

Schools & Education

Anne Arundel County Public Schools serves the community, with Crofton High School opening in 2020.

Parks & Recreation

Crofton Park, the Crofton Woods trails and the nearby Patuxent River parks provide recreation.

Transportation & Accessibility

MD 3, MD 424 and US 50/301 serve the area; there is no rail station.

Local Businesses

RestaurantsLocal shopsProfessional services

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Nearby Attractions

  • Crofton Country Club
  • Crofton Park
  • Patuxent River Park

Advantages & Considerations

Advantages

  • Planned green space
  • Community amenities
  • Good schools

Considerations

  • Car-dependent
  • MD 3 congestion

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crofton a town?

No. Crofton is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Anne Arundel County.

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