At a Glance
Median Income
$97,872
$57,520 per capita
Home Value
$721,500
Zillow: $674,379
Median Rent
$1,388/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
540/100K
7,085/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.3%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.1%
8.0% smoking rate
How Takoma Park Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Takoma Park's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Takoma Park a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Takoma Park residents earn a median household income of $97,872 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,520. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 52,228 business establishments, including 2,762 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Takoma Park is $721,500 , 156% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $674,379. Median rent is $1,388/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Takoma Park reports 540 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,085/100K.
Education
60.3% of adults in Takoma Park hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% above the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Takoma Park has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population17,522
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density8,384/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born31.1%
Veterans3.7%
Economy
A+
Median Income$97,872
Per Capita$57,520
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$184,298M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,365
Housing
C+
Home Value$721,500
Rent$1,388
Ownership51.7%
Zillow$674,379
Housing Units7,189
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent540/100K
Property7,085/100K
Health
Obesity29.1%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death9,241/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain41.8 in/yr
Elevation233 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+60.3%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+38.5%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 5% / D 91%
Commute32 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed258 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries26
Did You Know?
Takoma Park was founded in 1883.
The median home in Takoma Park was built in 1953.
13.3% of residents use public transit to commute.
30.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.517 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
31.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 258 Mbps.
There are 2,762 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 28 fatal vehicle crashes.