Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Taneytown is a small city in Maryland with a population of 7,295. Residents earn $78,726 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Taneytown receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times, high obesity rates. Taneytown offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Taneytown is $78,726, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, indicating a healthy job market. 10.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Taneytown is $323,700, 15% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $799 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Taneytown is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 89 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,097 per 100,000, 44% below the national average.
21.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Taneytown experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches, including 27.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 92.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 7.1% |
| 47% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,726 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,059 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,104 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $98,808 |
| Unemployment | 3.0% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.7% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,506 |
| County GDP | $8,877M |
| Restaurants | 283 |
| Healthcare | 508 |
| Retail | 457 |
| Manufacturing | 127 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,163 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.59% |
| Commute Time | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |
| Census Median | $323,700 |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $392,185 |
| Median List Price | $365,000 |
| Median List Price | $365,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $204 |
| Homes Sold | 7 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.6% |
| Price Drops | 26.3% |
| Inventory | 19 |
| Census Median Rent | $799 |
| 31% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,163 |
| 48% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.59% |
| Obesity | 41.6% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 33.1% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.4% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 73.3% |
| Premature Death | 6,289/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 508 |
| Total Violent | 89.0/100K |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 44.5/100K |
| Assault | 44.5/100K |
| Total Property | 1,097.4/100K |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 252.1/100K |
| Theft | 800.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 44.5/100K |
| Arson | 29.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.0°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 526 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.6575°N, 77.1690°W |
| County FIPS | 24013 |
Winner: Republican by 25 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 21.8% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,171/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 4 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 508 |
| Restaurants | 283 |
| Retail Stores | 457 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 7 |
| Avg Commute | 37.2 min |
| Work from Home | 10.5% |