Towson, Maryland

Population 57,143

Towson is located in Baltimore County, MD. The population is 57,143, making Towson the 2nd largest city in Baltimore County.

There are 10 public schools in Towson with an average Homefacts rating of A. The total crime rate for Towson is very low , and there are 7 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Towson is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Towson property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Towson include Lutherville, Mays Chapel and Hampton.

Towson Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 4.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 33%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 62.6%

Crime Rate

59.73% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 660
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 813
  • Burglary: 907
  • Property Crime: 4
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

89.45% Lower than national avg.
  • 7 offenders in Towson
  • 1.22 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

435 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 2
  • Tanks & Spills: 432

Unemployment

Moderate 4.3%
  • Maryland unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 10 K-12 public schools in Towson, MD and 6 private schools. Homefacts rates Towson's schools as Excellent, with an overall A rating.

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7 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Towson, MD

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $984
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,167
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,446
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,873
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,150

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Environmental Hazards

435 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Towson, MD has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Towson, MD is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Towson, MD is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.85°
  • February 39.98°
  • March 49.6°
  • April 59.53°
  • May 69.61°
  • June 78.76°
  • July 82.89°
  • August 80.77°
  • September 73.6°
  • October 62.37°
  • November 49.82°
  • December 41.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Towson, MD

Earthquakes
Towson, MD has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Towson, MD has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Towson, MD has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Towson, MD has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Towson, MD: $77,680

Unemployment

Unemployment in Towson is 4.3%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 21.24%
White Collar - 78.76%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Larry Hogan
  • Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
  • Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski

City Representatives

  • C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger
  • John P. Sarbanes

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

6 FCC Towers view all

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2 Libraries view all

1 Police Station view all

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