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Towson, MD
Full City Profile · Maryland · Baltimore County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
57,683
Population
4,077/sq mi density
$100,481
Median Income
$60,536 per capita
$445,100
Home Value
$462,157 Zillow
$1,784
Median Rent
31.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
297 sunny days/yr
1,339
Violent Crime/100K
4,718 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$100,481 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$445,100 home value, $1,784/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,339 violent crimes/100K (252% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$445,100
58% above
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,784/mo
53% above
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.1%
14% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
24,234
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$445,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$462,157
Median Sale Price
$399,999
Median List Price
$475,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.1%
Owner-Occupied
43.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$1,312/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,400/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,648/mo
3 Bedroom
$2,123/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,442/mo
Census median rent:
$1,784/mo
· Zillow rent:
$1,895/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
44 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
37
Price Drops
20.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$224
Active Inventory
64
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
31.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
2% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
56.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $445,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $462,157 |
| Median Sale Price | $399,999 |
| Median List Price | $475,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $224 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,784 |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,895 |
| FMR Studio | $1,312 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $1,400 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,648 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $2,123 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $2,442 |
Market
| Days on Market | 44 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 20.3% |
| Homes Sold | 37 |
| Active Inventory | 64 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $224 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 56.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 24,234 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 31.5% |