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Crofton has the distinction of being named 2007 Money magazines "100 Best Places to Live" in the United States. They placed 72nd out of 100 cities. It was selected for its great community amenities, excellent schools and central location between Baltimore, Washington, D.C. and Annapolis.
This Anne Arundel County planned community was developed in 1964 with single family, townhome and condominium housing. The Crofton Country Club, golf course and village green were built in the center of the community surrounded by a scenic 3.5 mile road that provides paths for walkers, joggers and cyclists. In the1990's, Crofton expanded with the addition of 954 homes in the community of Walden. This is a golf privileged, planned community featuring many amenities to residents including a swim and tennis club, four mile path and trail system, over 200 acres of recreation and open space land, and a 35 acre forest. Although it has grown to a population of 30,000, it still maintains a close knit community feeling.
Crofton at a Glance
Nearest Airport: Baltimore Washington International - 12 miles
Largest Employer: Fort Meade, NSA and Northrop Grumman
"BRAC" - an acronym that stands for Base Realignment and Closure. It is the congressionally authorized process the Department of Defense (DoD) has previously used to reorganize its base structure to more efficiently and effectively support our forces, increase operational readiness and facilitate new ways of doing business. Thousands of jobs will be opening in the Crofton area at Fort Meade and NSA under this program.
Community Characteristics: 2 Golf Courses, Crofton Country Club, Crofton Swim and Tennis Club, Village Green Shopping and Restaurants.
Population: 30,000
Owner Occupied Housing: 75%.
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