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Taneytown, MD


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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):

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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