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Cecil County
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Cecil County

#18 in Best Counties for Families in Maryland
    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Housing
      C
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      B minus
    5. Diversity
      B minus
    6. Jobs
      C+
    7. Weather
      B minus
    8. Cost of Living
      B minus
    9. Health & Fitness
      B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      C+
    Cecil County is located in Maryland with a population of 103,370. In Cecil County, most residents own their homes. In Cecil County there are a lot of bars and coffee shops. Many families and young professionals live in Cecil County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Cecil County are above average.
    Population
    103,370
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $264,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,202
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      24%
    • Own
      76%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      554.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      3.7
      6.1
    • Rape
      26.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      183.6
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      801.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,376.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      228.6
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      16%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      10%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      15%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      30%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      35%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Cecil County

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $81,817
    National
    $69,021
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