Towson, MD
Living in Towson
Bikeability52
Walkability65
Commute48
Public Transit55
Affordability32
Public Safety29
Airports90
Hospitals51
Colleges89
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools79
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
58kPopulation+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
$89kMedian 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
$364kMedian Home Value+$16k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$1.3kMedian 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
Mann Residential School
0 miles, SW
Loyola Blakefield
1 miles, NW
Brown Memorial Weekday School
1 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Towson, MD
Towson University
0 miles, E
Goucher College
2 miles, NE
Faith Theological Seminary
2 miles, S
Notre Dame of Maryland University
3 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Towson, MD
University of Md St Joseph Medical Center
0 miles, SE
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
1 miles, W
Sheppard and Enoch Pratt Hospital, The
1 miles, SW
Medstar Good Samaritan Hospital
3 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Towson, MD
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
44 miles, SW
Washington Dulles International Airport
55 miles, SW
Harrisburg International Airport
56 miles, N