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Taneytown, Maryland

Introduction to Taneytown, Maryland

Taneytown, Maryland, in Carroll county, is 21 miles NE of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 38 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. About 5,128 people live in Taneytown.

Taneytown History

Taneytown was originally inhabited by the Tuscarora Indians who used the area as their hunting ground. The town was founded in 1754 by European settlers from Germany and Pennsylvania. Taneytown was named in honor of Raphael Taney, who designed the town layout. It was also the first city of Maryland to make English their official language.

Taneytown and Nearby Attractions

  • Western Maryland Railway Historical Society Museum
  • Eisenhower National Historic Site
  • Cunningham Falls State Park
  • Children's Museum of Rose Hill Manor Park
  • Monocacy National Battlefield

Things To Do In Taneytown

Taneytown has several parks including the Roth Recreational Park, Taneytown Memorial Park, and Roberts Mill Park. The Taneytown Historic District is another place to visit, and for those looking to shop, Taneytown Shopping Center is available. Grace United Church of Christ, Taneytown Presbyterian Church, and Saint Josephs Roman Catholic Church are some of the local churches. Cunningham Falls State Park, Caledonia State Park, and Gambrill State Park offer a variety of recreational opportunities.

Taneytown Transportation

Flights are available from Harrisburg International Airport.

Taneytown Higher Education

The closest colleges to Taneytown are Gettysburg College, Frederick Community College, and Western Maryland College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 9%Taneytown Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Taneytown, MD

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men43
Female Share of the Population32
Racial Diversity33
Age of the Population21
Senior Citizens12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size99
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income65
People Above Poverty44
College Educated Adults23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work66
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times13
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Rents56
Affordability of Property Taxes56
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals34
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime88
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