Taneytown, MD

Taneytown, Maryland

Taneytown, Maryland, in Carroll county, is 21 miles NE of Frederick, Maryland (center to center) and 38 miles NW of Baltimore, Maryland. The city is part of the Baltimore metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 5,128 people people live in Taneytown.

The People and Families of Taneytown

In Taneytown, about 59% of adults are married. Taneytown has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone. The people of the city spend a lot of time talking about the schools and playgrounds. The place is loaded with young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Taneytown had a median family income of $49,615.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($1,570) in Taneytown than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Crime and Safety

Residents of Taneytown enjoy its low crime rate.

Taneytown Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Taneytown, about 70% are lived in by their owners, not renters. Notably, housing in the city tends to be newer than in most cities.

Commuting

In Taneytown, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Taneytown, MD

Comparing Taneytown 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
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Age 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
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Crime

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

Taneytown Almanac

Taneytown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Taneytown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

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

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Nearby Cities and Towns

Taneytown Colleges

(List of All Maryland Colleges)

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