The Town FilesTakoma Park, Maryland
City in Montgomery County · population 17,629 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $749,200
- Household income
- $108,136
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 41.3
Takoma Park is a city of 17,629 people in Montgomery County, Maryland. The median home is worth $749,200, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more walkable than 99% of Maryland towns, hipper than 99% of Maryland towns, better for cycling than 98% of Maryland towns.
How Takoma Park ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Takoma Park is worth $749,200, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 6.9 times the median household income of $108,136, which is more affordable than 3% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $1,432 a month. 54.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Takoma Park | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $749,200 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $1,432 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $108,136 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.9× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 54.2% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Takoma Park
| People | Takoma Park | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.3 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.9% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 27.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 61.7% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 2.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 28.7% | — |
| Work from home | 36.0% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 34.0 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.6% | 94.3% |
Weather in Takoma Park
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 27.8°F. About 45.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.7 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Takoma Park since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 24, 2001 about 2.6 miles from the town center and killed 2. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 57 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 1, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 111 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 10, 1975.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 462,298 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,473 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Takoma Park itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Takoma Park
4 public schools with 2,388 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rolling Terrace Elementary | PK-5 | 656 | 10.1 |
| Piney Branch Elementary | 3-5 | 599 | 17.1 |
| Takoma Park Elementary | PK-2 | 598 | 16.6 |
| Carole Highlands Elementary | PK-5 | 535 | 14.5 |
Towns near Takoma Park
- Langley Park, MD1.3 mi · 20,126 people · home $357,200
- Chillum, MD1.6 mi · 36,039 people · home $393,600
- Silver Spring, MD1.8 mi · 81,015 people · home $643,300
- Adelphi, MD2.2 mi · 16,823 people · home $425,200
- Hyattsville, MD2.9 mi · 21,187 people · home $481,500
- Four Corners, MD3.0 mi · 8,316 people · home $620,400
- Mount Rainier, MD3.3 mi · 8,333 people · home $529,600
- Hillandale, MD3.5 mi · 5,774 people · home $520,300
Takoma Park questions
Is Takoma Park, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Takoma Park scores better for retirees than 31% of Maryland towns and quieter than 1%. 14.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.3).
How much does a house cost in Takoma Park?
The median owner-occupied home in Takoma Park is valued at $749,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $108,136, so homes cost about 6.9 times income. Median rent is $1,432 a month.
What is the weather like in Takoma Park?
July highs average 89.8°F and January lows 27.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.6 inches of precipitation a year and 9.7 inches of snow.
Does Takoma Park get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Takoma Park since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 24, 2001. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)