What are the schools like in Cecilton, MD?

Cecilton is served primarily by Cecil County Public Schools. The district operates 17 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Cecilton?

The median household income in Cecilton, MD is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.1%.

What is the weather like in Cecilton, MD?

Cecilton has an average high temperature of 40.8°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.7 inches.

Cecilton, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cecilton, MD affordable or expensive?

Cecilton's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cecilton is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $223,500 and the median rent is $810 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cecilton, MD?

Cecilton has a violent crime rate of 206.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1007.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Cecilton, MD a Good Place to Live?

Cecilton is a small town of 878 in Maryland, with a median household income of N/A and a 12.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Cecilton stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cecilton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cecilton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.5

Cecilton's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cecilton costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Cecilton, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$223,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$810	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Cecilton's violent crime rate is 206.1 per 100,000 residents — 46% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

206.1 /100k

Property Crime

1007.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Cecilton is served primarily by Cecil County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Cecilton, MD	National Avg
School District	Cecil County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	17	—
Middle Schools	6	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	83.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cecilton sees average highs of 40.8°F in January and 86.6°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 16.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cecilton, MD
Average High — January	40.8°F
Average High — July	86.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	16.7"

Demographics

Metric	Cecilton, MD	National Avg
Population	878	—
Median Age	32.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	88.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.7%	6.3%
Under 18	18.2%	22.2%
65 and over	13.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Galena, MD 4 mi Middletown, DE 8 mi Chesapeake City, MD 9 mi Townsend, DE 9 mi Kennedyville, MD 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Cecilton

Cecilton, MD is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

21913 21912

Cecilton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecilton, MD affordable or expensive?

Cecilton's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Cecilton roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $223,500 and median rent is $810/month.

What is the crime rate in Cecilton, MD?

Cecilton's violent crime rate is 206.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1007.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Cecilton?

Public schools in Cecilton are operated by Cecil County Public Schools. The district has 17 elementary, 6 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Cecilton, MD a good place to live?

Cecilton, MD has a population of 878, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 12.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cecilton?

Cecilton averages 40.8°F in January and 86.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 16.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cecilton?

Cecilton, MD is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 21913, 21912.

What is the population of Cecilton?

The population of Cecilton, Maryland is 878 with a median age of 32.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cecilton?

Key numbers for living in Cecilton: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $223,500, median household income N/A, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cecilton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.