Living in Takoma Park, MD
Takoma Park SnackAbility
8.5Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
9
Affordability
6
Diversity
10
Safety
6
Amenities
9.5
Education
8.5
Commute
3
Takoma Park, MD Crime Report
450Total Crimes
2,493.2Total Crimes / 100k People
-2.93%
Below National Average
Takoma Park, MD Cost Of Living
150Takoma Park's Overall Cost Of Living
1.5x
Higher Than The National Average
Takoma Park, Maryland Info Snack
Takoma Park is a city in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is a suburb of Washington, D.C., and part of the Washington metropolitan area. Founded in 1883 and incorporated in 1890, Takoma Park, informally called "Azalea City", is a Tree City USA and a nuclear-free zone. A planned commuter suburb, it is situated along the Metropolitan Branch of the historic Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, just northeast of Washington, D.C., and it borders the neighborhood of Takoma, Washington, D.C. It is governed by an elected mayor and six elected councilmembers, who form the city council, and an appointed city manager, under a council-manager style of government. The city's population was 16,715 at the 2010 national census.
Population
17,622
Unemployment
6.6%
Poverty
8.1%
Median Home
$555,000
Median Income
$86,439
Median Rent
$1,155
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Map Of Takoma Park, MD
Population over time in Takoma Park
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 17,622 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 17,643 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 17,567 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 17,478 | 1.0% |
| 2013 | 17,307 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 17,232 | 2.0% |
| 2011 | 16,902 | 0.4% |
| 2010 | 16,829 | -0.1% |
| 2009 | 16,853 | - |
| Crime/100k | Takoma Park | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violent Crime | 315.8 | 468.7 | 368.9 |
| Murder | 0.0 | 8.1 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 99.7 | 160.8 | 86.2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 193.9 | 267.0 | 246.8 |
| Property Crime | 2177.4 | 2033.3 | 2199.5 |
| Burglary | 299.2 | 312.6 | 376.0 |
| Larceny | 1745.2 | 1519.8 | 1594.6 |
| Car Theft | 133.0 | 200.9 | 228.9 |
Race / Ethnicity in Takoma Park
| Race | Takoma Park | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 45.3% | 51.4% | 61.1% |
| African American | 34.6% | 29.3% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 5.1% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 9.8% | 17.8% |
Household Income For Takoma Park, Maryland
| Income | Takoma Park | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.2% | 4.7% | 6.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.4% | 2.9% | 4.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.9% | 6.0% | 9.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.5% | 6.6% | 9.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 10.0% | 12.6% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.1% | 16.0% | 17.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.6% | 13.1% | 12.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.5% | 18.9% | 14.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.2% | 10.2% | 6.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.8% | 11.7% | 7.0% |
Gender in Takoma Park
| Gender | Takoma Park | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.8% | 51.5% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.2% | 48.5% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Takoma Park for adults over 25
| Education | Takoma Park | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 16.0% | 25.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 19.0% | 21.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24.0% | 21.0% | 19.0% |
| Master's Degree | 23.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 1.0% |
