Takoma Park, MD

Maryland · District of Columbia · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria Metro

Takoma Park is a small city in Maryland with a population of 17,522. Residents earn $97,872 per year, which is 30% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0

B Good

17,522 Population 8,384/sq mi density

$97,872 Median Income $57,520 per capita

$721,500 Home Value $671,676 Zillow

$1,388 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr

397 Violent Crime/100K 2,286 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

A+

Economy

4.7 / 5.0

$97,872 median income, 3.3% unemployment

C+

Affordability

2.5 / 5.0

$721,500 home value, $1,388/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

397 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)

A+

Education

5.0 / 5.0

60.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers Near Takoma Park, MD

26 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Takoma Park, MD.

Name	Description
“Get Down You Fool”	Battleground to Community. Marker is on Quackenbos Street Northwest east of 13th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
A Streetcar Named Brightwood	Battleground to Community. Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Peabody Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north on Georgia Avenue Northwest.
An African American Enclave	Battleground to Community. Marker is at the intersection of 14th Street Northwest and Rock Creek Ford Road Northwest on 14th Street Northwest.
Aunt Betty's Story	Battleground to Community. Marker is at the intersection of 13th Street Northwest and Quakenbos Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 13th Street Northwest.
Battleground National Cemetery	Battleground to Community. Marker is on Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) north of Van Buren Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north.
Build It And They Will Come	Battleground to Community. Marker is at the intersection of Missouri Avenue Northwest and Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling west on Missouri Avenue Northwest.
Crossroads Create Community	Battleground to Community. Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Missouri Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.
Early Entrepreneurs	Battleground to Community. Marker is at the intersection of 14th Street Northwest and Rittenhouse Street Northwest, on the left when traveling north on 14th Street Northwest.
Hold the Mayo!	Battleground to Community. Marker is on Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) south of Missouri Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling south. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font>
Mayor Emery and the Union Army	Battleground to Community. Marker is on Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) north of Madison Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font>
Never Again Such Homes At the Price!	Battleground to Community. Marker is on Sheridan Street Northwest east of 14th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
Park and Shop!	Battleground to Community. Marker is on Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) south of Sheridan Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south. <font color=red> Reported missing.</font>
Racing at Brightwood	Battleground to Community. Marker is at the intersection of 16th Street Northwest and Colorado Avenue Northwest, on the right when traveling north on 16th Street Northwest.
School Days	Battleground to Community. Marker is on Missouri Avenue Northwest west of 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling west.
The Rock on Brightwood Avenue	Battleground to Community. Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Quackenbos Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest. <font color=red> Reported permanently removed.</font>
The Rock on Brightwood Avenue	Battleground to Community. Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Quackenbos Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.
The Seventh Street Turnpike	Battleground to Community. Marker is at the intersection of Piney Branch Road Northwest and Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29), on the right when traveling west on Piney Branch Road Northwest.
Army Nurse Corps Training	Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Marker is on Main Drive Northwest, 0.2 miles east of 16th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
Automobiling on The Avenue	Battleground to Community. Marker is at the intersection of Georgia Avenue Northwest (U.S. 29) and Underwood Street Northwest, on the right when traveling south on Georgia Avenue Northwest.
Battle of Fort Stevens	Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Marker is at the intersection of Butternut Street Northwest and 12th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west on Butternut Street Northwest.
Borden's Dream	Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Marker is on Main Drive Northwest just west of 12th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
Borden's Dream Realized	Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Marker is on Main Drive Northwest, 0.1 miles west of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
Cameron's Creek and the Rose Garden	Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Marker is on Main Drive Northwest, 0.1 miles west of 12th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east.
Walter Reed General Hospital	Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Marker is on Main Drive Northwest, 0.1 miles west of 12th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.
What a Beautiful Location, Brightwood	Battleground to Community. Marker is at the intersection of Tuckerman Street Northwest and 13th Street Northwest, on the right when traveling east on Tuckerman Street Northwest.
WRAMC - Modern Era	Former Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Marker can be reached from Main Drive Northwest west of 12th Street Northwest, on the left when traveling west.

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