Takoma, Washington, DC

Living in Takoma

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Bikeability 92
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Walkability 90
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Commute 14
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Public Transit 93
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 11
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 19
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Colleges 78
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Schools 5
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Residents

18k Population +5.5k (2010–19)
40  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
- College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
46% Family Households -1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black40%
Caucasian39%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial3%
Other<1%

Education

Households

Family household46%
Householder living alone45%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$107k Median Household Income +$25k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
- Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more19%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector44%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van50%
Public transportation36%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$520k Median Home Value +$74k (2010–19)
42% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$434 (2010–19)
38% Owner-Occupied -14% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached26%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 201314%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19792%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K28%
$750K to $999K21%
$1M to $1.49M6%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity46%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas51%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Takoma

United States45
District of Columbia47
Washington Metro Area33
District of Columbia87

Property Crime in Takoma

United States48
District of Columbia48
Washington Metro Area35
District of Columbia87

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (90%)(6%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton92%
Donald Trump4%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 6
Feb 37 3 4
Mar 44 4 2
Apr 55 3 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 69 4 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 47 4 0
Dec 37 3 2

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Takoma

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding62
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding47
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Takoma, Washington, DC

Private Schools

Private Schools near Takoma, Washington, DC

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The Nora School
1 miles, N
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Colleges

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Hospitals

Hospitals near Takoma, Washington, DC

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Holy Cross Hospital
3 miles, N
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Airports

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