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Towson
  • Town in Maryland
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Baltimore

Towson

#2 in Best Places to Live in Baltimore County
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Housing
      B
    4. Nightlife
      A minus
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A minus
    7. Jobs
      B+
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A+
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    12. Commute
      B+
    Towson is a town in Maryland with a population of 59,014. Towson is in Baltimore County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Towson offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Towson there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. Many young professionals live in Towson and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Towson are highly rated.
    About Towson...
    Population
    59,014
    Town near
    Baltimore
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $374,000
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,550
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      41%
    • Own
      59%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    unavailable
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.1
    • Rape
      40.7
    • Robbery
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A minus
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      21%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      10%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      10%
    • 65+ years
      18%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      34%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      33%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      11%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      11%
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    Working in Towson

    Jobs
    B+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $93,435
    National
    $69,021
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