Takoma, Washington, DC
Living in Takoma
Bikeability92
Walkability90
Commute14
Public Transit93
Affordability74
Public Safety11
Airports96
Hospitals19
Colleges78
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+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
$107kMedian 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
$520kMedian Home Value+$74k (2010–19)
42%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian 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
Academia De La Recta Porta Icds
1 miles, NW
The Nora School
1 miles, N
Quality Time Learning Center
1 miles, N
Quality Time Early Learning Center
1 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Takoma, Washington, DC
Washington Adventist University
1 miles, NE
The Catholic University of America
3 miles, SE
University of the District of Columbia
3 miles, SW
Trinity Washington University
3 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Takoma, Washington, DC
Holy Cross Hospital
3 miles, N
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
3 miles, S
Children's Hospital Nmc
3 miles, S
Psychiatric Institute of Washington Dc
4 miles, SW