Takoma Park, MD
Living in Takoma Park
Bikeability90
Walkability89
Commute14
Public Transit89
Affordability24
Public Safety73
Airports96
Hospitals19
Colleges79
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Schools36
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
18kPopulation+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
$85kMedian 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
$584kMedian Home Value+$88k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian 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
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School
1 miles, E
Takoma Academy
1 miles, NE
Takoma Academy Preparatory School
1 miles, NE
George E Peters Adventist School
1 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Takoma Park, MD
Washington Adventist University
0 miles, N
University of Maryland-College Park
3 miles, E
The Catholic University of America
3 miles, S
Trinity Washington University
4 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Takoma Park, MD
Holy Cross Hospital
3 miles, NW
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
4 miles, S
Children's Hospital Nmc
4 miles, S
Howard University Hospital
4 miles, S