Takoma Park, MD

Living in Takoma Park

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Bikeability 90
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Walkability 89
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Commute 14
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Public Transit 89
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Affordability 24
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Public Safety 73
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Airports 96
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Hospitals 19
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Colleges 79
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Schools 36
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Residents

18k Population +819 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
59% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
65% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years32%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black32%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino12%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate15%
Some College14%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree37%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$85k Median Household Income +$18k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
38  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more21%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector51%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation8%
Mgt, science, and arts59%
Military<1%
Sales and office11%
Service17%

Commute

Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van59%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation26%
Taxicab1%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$584k Median Home Value +$88k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$258 (2010–19)
51% Owner-Occupied +1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached48%
Multiple units2%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194919%
Built 1939 or earlier31%

Home Value

$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K37%
$750K to $999K20%
$1M to $1.49M5%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene2%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas70%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Takoma Park

United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Montgomery County19

Property Crime in Takoma Park

United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Montgomery County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (73%)(24%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump17%

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 Park

Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding62
Tornado15
Coastal Flooding25
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Takoma Park, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Takoma Park, MD

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Takoma Academy
1 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Takoma Park, MD

Hospitals

Hospitals near Takoma Park, MD

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Holy Cross Hospital
3 miles, NW
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Airports

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