Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Takoma Park is a small city in Maryland with a population of 17,522. Residents earn $97,872 per year, which is 30% above the national average.
Based on current data, Takoma Park receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Takoma Park offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Takoma Park is $97,872, 30% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Takoma Park is $721,500, making it a premium housing market at 156% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,388 per month. With a home price-to-income ratio of 7.4x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Violent crime in Takoma Park is below the national average at 356 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,289 per 100,000, 68% above the national average.
Takoma Park is a highly educated community — 60.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Takoma Park enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches, including 5.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 65.9% |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 34.1% |
| 154% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $97,872 |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,520 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,365 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $134,291 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.8% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 52,228 |
| County GDP | $184,298M |
| Restaurants | 2,762 |
| Healthcare | 2,331 |
| Retail | 1,649 |
| Manufacturing | 106 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,712 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.93% |
| Commute Time | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 30.0% |
| Census Median | $721,500 |
| 156% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $671,676 |
| Median List Price | $249,990 |
| Median List Price | $249,990 |
| $/Sq Ft | $393 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.5% |
| Price Drops | 33.3% |
| Inventory | 27 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,388 |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,507 |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 51.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,712 |
| 92% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.93% |
| Obesity | 29.1% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 4.3% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.9% |
| Depression | 19.0% |
| Mental Distress | 13.9% |
| Physical Distress | 10.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.1% |
| Premature Death | 9,241/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 100.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,331 |
| Total Violent | 356.2/100K |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Murder | 5.6/100K |
| 12% below US avg | |
| Rape | 22.3/100K |
| Robbery | 183.7/100K |
| Assault | 144.7/100K |
| Total Property | 3,289.4/100K |
| 68% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 684.6/100K |
| Theft | 2,337.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 267.2/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 56.2°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 48.5 inches |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 5.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 8,384/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.9803°N, 77.0023°W |
| County FIPS | 11001 |
Winner: Democrat by 86.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 60.3% |
| 79% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 8,384/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 7 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 26 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,331 |
| Restaurants | 2,762 |
| Retail Stores | 1,649 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 28 |
| Avg Commute | 32.3 min |
| Work from Home | 30.0% |