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Takoma Park, MD

Founded 1883Montgomery CountyElev. 88 m
Population
17,522
Median home
$721,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Takoma Park

Takoma Park is a city in Maryland with about 17,522 residents. Takoma Park was founded in 1883 and sits in Montgomery County. The median age is 41.1 and the median household income is $97,872. Homes carry a median value of $721,500, and about 52% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (42.5%). Around 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 32 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
17,522
Median age
41.1
Median household income
$97,872
Per-capita income
$57,520
Poverty rate
10.1%
High-school grad or higher
91.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
60.3%
Unemployment
4.6%
Avg. commute
32.3 min
Work from home
30%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White42.5%
Hispanic or Latino13.9%
Black32.5%
Asian4.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts60.7%
Service18.3%
Sales & office12.2%
Production, transportation & material moving5.6%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance3.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$721,500
Median gross rent
$1,388/mo
Owner-occupied
51.7%
Median year built
1954
Households
6,791
Avg. household size
2.54

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Takoma Park has 4 public schools — 4 elementary.

Carole Highlands ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–6
Piney Branch ElementaryElementaryGrades 3–5
Rolling Terrace ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Takoma Park ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–2

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime35% above national
Takoma Park521
Maryland447
United States386
↑ 31% higher than 2019
2019–2023
property crime195% above national
Takoma Park5,749
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↑ 151% higher than 2019
2019–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Takoma Park Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Takoma Park.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Montgomery County
Winter weatherVery High
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Takoma Park is in Montgomery County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Takoma Park was founded in 1883 and sits in Montgomery County. Elevation ~88 m.

Population trend
18K17K17,52220102024
Map of Takoma Park
Takoma Park, MD
Where Takoma Park is
BaltimoreFrederickGaithersburgRockvilleBowieHagerstownTakoma Park
Historic places

2 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Davis--Warner HouseTakoma Avenue Historic District
Notable people from Takoma Park
Steve FrancisWes MooreSara McMannHelen DeWittTerry WinogradMatt DrudgeNick ZeddMaia CampbellDanielle AllenTamyra Gray
People searches in Takoma Park
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Nearby cities
Hyattsville (3 mi)Mount Rainier (3 mi)College Park (4 mi)Riverdale Park (4 mi)Bladensburg (5 mi)Greenbelt (6 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Takoma Park, MD (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Takoma Park, Maryland.

William Edward Green, 52
Takoma Park · Montgomery County · 20912
AKA William Green, William E Green

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Takoma Park — frequently asked

What is the population of Takoma Park, Maryland?
Takoma Park has a population of about 17,522, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Takoma Park?
The median home value in Takoma Park is $721,500, and the median gross rent is $1,388/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Takoma Park safe? What is the crime rate?
Takoma Park Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 521 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — higher than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Takoma Park face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Montgomery County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, hail, heat wave.
How many schools are in Takoma Park?
Takoma Park has 4 public schools (4 elementary). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Takoma Park?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Takoma Park. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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