Takoma Park, MD

Takoma Park, Maryland

Introduction to Takoma Park, Maryland

Located in Montgomery county, Takoma Park, Maryland, is 1 miles SE of Silver Spring, Maryland (center to center) and 6 miles N of Washington, District of Columbia. The city is home to 17,299 residents.

Takoma Park History

Takoma Park, the first planned commuter suburb, was founded in 1883 by Benjamin Franklin Gilbert. The city was established along the Metropolitan Branch of Baltimore and Ohio railroad. It was officially incorporated into the state in 1890. Takoma Park is also known as "Azalea City", as many of its early residents were horticulturists; notable among them was B.Y. Morrison, who was instrumental in calling the community Azalea City. As of now, a major portion of the old Takoma Park is located within the Takoma Park Historic District.

Takoma Park and nearby Attractions

• Thomas Siegler Carriage House Museum
• Arlington House
• Algonkian Regional Park
• Antietam National Battlefield
• Franciscan Monastery
• National Zoological Park

Things To Do In Takoma Park

The area is home to a number of museums such as the Thomas Siegler Carriage House Museum, Airmen Memorial Museum, and Agricultural History Farm Park. The Algonkian Regional Park includes an 18-hole golf course. Nearby are the National Zoological Park, Franciscan Monastery, and Antietam National Battlefield. In addition, the city holds annual celebrations such as the Folk Festival in September, the Jazz Fest in June, and the Street Festival in October.

Takoma Park Transportation

The closest airport to the city is the Baltimore-Washington International Airport.

Takoma Park Higher Education

Higher education is available at Takoma Park are University of Maryland-University College, Catholic University of America, and Georgetown University.

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)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Takoma Park Hospitals

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

Takoma Park Colleges

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Columbia Union College

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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