Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park, Maryland

Takoma Park, Maryland, in Montgomery county, is 1 miles SE of Silver Spring, Maryland (center to center) and 6 miles N of Washington, District of Columbia. Part of the surrounding Washington metro area, the city is not an isolated city. Takoma Park is home to some 17,299 residents.

The People and Families of Takoma Park

In Takoma Park, about 40% of adults are married. Takoma Park somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Approximately 51% of Takoma Park is non-white. If America is a melting pot of different peoples, then the city is very American.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Takoma Park had a median family income of $63,434. Impressively, having a college education is normal in Takoma Park. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the city.

Political Inclinations

John Kerry was the top money-getter ($187,820) among 2004 Presidential candidates in Takoma Park. The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

Takoma Park Housing

According to the 2000 census, 45% of the housing in Takoma Park was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the city as the average housing age is high. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in Takoma Park, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. If you want a nice house, or any home in a nice city, you usually need to pay higher property taxes. It's no different here.

Commuting

In Takoma Park, 65% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Takoma Park it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. If you like the choice of taking public transportation instead of driving, take a look at the city.

High Points

Takoma Park strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maryland):

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 3%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 9%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Takoma Park, MD

Comparing Takoma Park to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maryland (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Takoma Park Almanac

Takoma Park Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Takoma Park Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Takoma Park residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Takoma Park Hospitals

WASHINGTON ADVENTIST HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
7600 CARROLL AVE
(301) 891-7600
Emergency Service: Yes

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