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Takoma Park, MD Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Caleb Wood

Best and worst neighborhoods in Takoma Park

Alright, I'm single, late 30s, and With a population of 17,522, Takoma Park is a small town. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Am I overthinking this? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's not perfect, but the community is s...

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Anna Watson

Unpopular opinion about Takoma Park

First post here. The unemployment rate is 3.3%, which is pretty low. Am I overthinking this?

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Jose Hernandez

Life in Takoma Park as a young professional

Been meaning to ask this. Household incomes average around $97,872 in Takoma Park. It's a a small town city with about 17,522 people. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. What neighborhoods would you suggest? Thanks for reading.

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Caleb Wood

Commute times in Takoma Park -how bad?

We're a young couple and Crime rate is something to consider -Takoma Park sits at 396.8 per 100K. The city has invested a lot in new development. Would love some local perspective. Thanks for reading. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. Public transit needs a lot of work hones...

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James W.

Quick question about Takoma Park

Household incomes average around $97,872 in Takoma Park. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. It's changing fast -some good, ...

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Piper Allen

First time home buyer in Takoma Park

Hello, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Household incomes average around $97,872 in Takoma Park. You can expect to pay around $1,388 for rent here. The city has invested a lot in new development. What are your go-to spots? Property taxes are high but you get good services. The city has invested...

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Jose Hernandez

Best and worst neighborhoods in Takoma Park

Been meaning to ask this. Been living here since 2016. Household incomes average around $97,872 in Takoma Park. The weather takes some getting used to. Am I overthinking this?

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Stella Lopez

Takoma Park is underrated, change my mind

Longtime lurker here, Born and raised here. Household incomes average around $97,872 in Takoma Park. Homes are going for about $721,500 on average. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any advice would be great.

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Jose Hernandez

Is it worth buying in Takoma Park?

Alright, I grew up here but left for a while. Rent is about $1,388/month for a decent place. It's a a small town city with about 17,522 people. Property taxes are high but you get good services. The suburbs are where most families end up. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks! The city has invested a lo...

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