At a Glance
Median Income
$100,481
$60,536 per capita
Home Value
$445,100
Zillow: $474,404
Median Rent
$1,784/mo
31.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
68.1%
95.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.8%
9.5% smoking rate
How Towson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Towson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Towson a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Towson residents earn a median household income of $100,481 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,536. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,271 business establishments, including 1,782 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Towson is $445,100 , 58% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $474,404. Median rent is $1,784/month, with 31.5% 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 1964.
Education
68.1% of adults in Towson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(102% above the national average).
95.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Towson has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population57,683
Median Age33.2 yrs
Density4,077/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born10.9%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,481
Per Capita$60,536
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$73,114M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,366
Housing
A
Home Value$445,100
Rent$1,784
Ownership56.1%
Zillow$474,404
Housing Units24,234
Rent Burden31.5%
Health
Obesity31.8%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking9.5%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death8,667/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation354 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.1%
High School+95.9%
Graduate+33.1%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 36% / D 61%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.2%
Internet Speed210 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries23
Did You Know?
The median home in Towson was built in 1964.
20.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
10.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 210 Mbps.
There are 1,782 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 63 fatal vehicle crashes.