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35 discussions from residents and visitors

Gabriella Chavez

The good and bad of living in Towson

Curious what people think. I'm single, late 50s, and Crime rate is something to consider -Towson sits at 1,338.5 per 100K. Household incomes average around $100,481 in Towson. With a population of 57,683, Towson is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Nigh...

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Adeline King

Career opportunities in Towson, MD

Hello, Crime rate is something to consider -Towson sits at 1,338.5 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Thoughts? Thanks for reading. I'd say it's better for families than young singles.

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Joyce J.

Studio apartments in Towson -options?

Hey folks, The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Towson sits at 1,338.5 per 100K. The median home value here is around $445,100, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. Household incomes average around $100,481 in Towson. I...

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raleighliving2021

What surprised you most about Towson?

Hi all, I'm a college student here and Crime rate is something to consider -Towson sits at 1,338.5 per 100K. Rent is about $1,784/month for a decent place. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Does this match your experience? It's a very car-dependen...

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Nora

Anyone work in healthcare in Towson?

Curious what people think. I'm a remote worker and It's a a smaller city city with about 57,683 people. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Am I wrong here? People here are genuinely friendly, n...

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local_scarlett95

Towson vs Sacramento -which is better?

Hello, Been living here since 2022. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable. The suburbs are where most families end up.

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local_scarlett95

First time home buyer in Towson

Crime rate is something to consider -Towson sits at 1,338.5 per 100K. The median home value here is around $445,100, which is pretty steep. You can expect to pay around $1,784 for rent here. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Property taxes are high but you get good ser...

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Peyton K.

Dog-friendly places in Towson?

Crime rate is something to consider -Towson sits at 1,338.5 per 100K. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Worth the trade-offs? There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The food scene here is surprisingly good. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.

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Serenity R.

Life in Towson as a young professional

Longtime lurker here, The median home value here is around $445,100, which is pretty steep. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods. What are your go-to spots?

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Kayden Stewart

Is public transit usable in Towson?

Curious what people think. Born and raised here. Rent is about $1,784/month for a decent place. With a population of 57,683, Towson is a smaller city. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-...

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Hazel F.

Co-working spaces in Towson?

So, I grew up here but left for a while. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $445,100 on average. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The suburbs are where most families end up. Would love some local perspective. Cost of living is definitely rising, ...

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Nora

Anyone else love living in Towson?

Been meaning to ask this. Born and raised here. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. Any help is appreciated.

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Cameron Gray

Towson vs Atlanta -which is better?

I relocated for work and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Household incomes average around $100,481 in Towson. Homes are going for about $445,100 on average. Median household income is $100,481, which feels pretty solid for the area. Property taxes are high but you ge...

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Quinn Cox

Starting a business in Towson?

First post here. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The median home value here is around $445,100, which is pretty steep. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $445,100 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. It's not p...

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Ezekiel Reyes

Anyone else love living in Towson?

Alright, The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. Am I overthinking this?

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Serenity R.

Should I move to Towson or stay in Chicago?

Alright, I'm originally from Raleigh and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. With a population of 57,683, Towson is a smaller city. It's a a smaller city city with about 57,683 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of community in ...

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cool_everett55

Life in Towson as a young professional

Random thought, I'm a nurse at the local hospital and The school system varies a lot by neighborhood.

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Nora

Anyone work in healthcare in Towson?

Median household income is $100,481, which feels pretty solid for the area. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly.

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Brooklyn Ward

Towson is underrated, change my mind

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I relocated for work and You can expect to pay around $1,784 for rent here. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Rent is about $1,784/month for a decent place. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Public transit needs a lot of work hone...

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Brooklyn Ward

Dog-friendly places in Towson?

Curious what people think. I'm retired and Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. People here are genuinely friendly, not just surface-level. It's not perfect, but the community is solid. The suburbs are where most families end u...

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Brooklyn Ward

What surprised you most about Towson?

Thanks! The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Gabriella Chavez

Is Towson good for remote workers?

So, Does this match your experience? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Avery Price

How is Towson for outdoor activities?

OK so Just moved here 8 months ago and You can expect to pay around $1,784 for rent here. Am I wrong here?

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Jace Hernandez

Worst things about Towson nobody talks about

My partner and I are The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. With a population of 57,683, Towson is a smaller city. Average temperature is around 56--F, so the weather is moderate. The suburbs are where most families end up. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. It's not perfec...

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Eleanor Campbell

Towson vs Orlando -which is better?

Hi all, We're a young couple and Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Public transit needs a lot of work honestly. Traffic can be rough during rush hour, no sugarcoating that. The suburbs are where most families end up. The weather takes some get...

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Hazel F.

Towson in the winter -how bad?

Curious what people think. Military spouse here. Homes are going for about $445,100 on average. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is pretty low. Poverty rate is 4.5%, which is pretty low. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. The food sce...

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