In Cecil, Maryland, the median home price is $389,795, compared with the Maryland median of $446,574; median household income is $92,007; the population is 104,960; schools rate 5.2 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 206.3 per 100k; and the average commute is 28.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Cecil at a glance
Population
104,960
Median Household Income
$92,007
Typical Home Value
$389,795
School District Rating
5.2
Violent Crime Rate
206.3
Avg Commute Time
28.5
About Cecil
Cecil has a population of 104,960. The median home value is $389,795, 13% below the Maryland median. Median household income is $92,007 (11% below the Maryland median). The most populated towns are 3, Elkton, 5, North East, and 7, Port Deposit.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Cecil
9 towns, by population.
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Cecil at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Cecil?
- Cecil has a population of 104,960 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Cecil?
- The median home value in Cecil is $389,795. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Cecil?
- Median household income in Cecil is $92,007 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Cecil in?
- Cecil is in Maryland.
- How many towns are in Cecil?
- Cecil contains 9 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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