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Taneytown, MD
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Taneytown, MD
At a Glance
How Taneytown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Taneytown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Taneytown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Taneytown residents earn a median household income of $78,726 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,059. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,506 business establishments, including 283 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Taneytown is $323,700 , 15% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,185. Median rent is $799/month, with 51.0% 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 1990.
Safety & Crime
Taneytown reports 191 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 938/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Taneytown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (35% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Taneytown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.