Towson, MD

Living in Towson

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Bikeability 52
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Walkability 65
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Commute 48
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 32
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Public Safety 29
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Airports 90
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 89
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Schools 79
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Residents

58k Population +3.7k (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
65% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
56% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian5%
Black16%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate12%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree33%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone12%

Economy

$89k Median Household Income +$16k (2010–19)
88% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
28  mi Average Commute
81% Lived Here Last Year +1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more16%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector62%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance2%
Factory and transportation4%
Mgt, science, and arts59%
Military1%
Sales and office19%
Service15%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home7%

Housing

$364k Median Home Value +$16k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$1.3k Median Monthly Rent +$326 (2010–19)
53% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached23%
1 unit, detached36%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195927%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K17%
$750K to $999K4%
$1M to $1.49M3%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity32%
Fuel oil, kerosene9%
LP gas1%
Utility gas57%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Towson

United States45
Maryland43
Baltimore Metro Area76
Baltimore County65

Property Crime in Towson

United States48
Maryland38
Baltimore Metro Area61
Baltimore County63

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (59%)(37%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump28%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 34 3 8
Feb 37 3 7
Mar 44 4 3
Apr 55 4 0
May 64 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 4 0
Sep 68 4 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 47 3 1
Dec 38 4 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Towson

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding51
Tornado12
Coastal Flooding36
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Towson, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Towson, MD

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Loyola Blakefield
1 miles, NW
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Colleges

Colleges near Towson, MD

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Towson University
0 miles, E
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Goucher College
2 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Towson, MD

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Airports

Airports near Towson, MD