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Population in July 2009: 18,027. Population change since 2000: +4.2%
 

Males: 8,491  (47.1%)
Females: 9,536  (52.9%)

Median resident age:  35.6 years
Maryland median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 20912, 20913.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $69,962 (it was $48,490 in 2000)
Takoma Park:

$69,962
Maryland:

$69,272
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $40,569

Takoma Park city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $465,938 (it was $190,400 in 2000)
Takoma Park:

$465,938
Maryland:

$318,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $562,730; Detached houses: $563,121; Townhouses or other attached units: $448,333; In 2-unit structures: $816,985; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $650,264; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $440,218

Median gross rent in 2009: $859.

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  • White alone - 8,966 (50.5%)
  • Black alone - 6,074 (34.2%)
  • Hispanic - 1,398 (7.9%)
  • Asian alone - 724 (4.1%)
  • Two or more races - 526 (3.0%)
  • Other race alone - 55 (0.3%)
  • American alone - 9 (0.05%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Takoma Park: 120.5 (high, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: Subsaharan African (10.2%), German (8.2%), Irish (7.6%), English (6.9%), West Indian (4.4%), Italian (3.6%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1890

Elevation: 250 feet

Land area: 2.12 square miles.

Population density: 8495 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Takoma Park:

  • High school or higher: 85.1%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 49.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 27.2%
  • Unemployed: 5.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 33.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Takoma Park city:

  • Never married: 35.0%
  • Now married: 47.1%
  • Separated: 3.5%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

4,917 residents are foreign born (14.0% Latin America, 8.2% Africa, 3.7% Asia).

This city:  28.4%
Maryland:  9.8%


According to our research there were 6 registered sex offenders living in Takoma Park, Maryland in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Takoma Park to the number of sex offenders is 3005 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $4,754 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $3,901 (0.9%)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Silver Spring, MD (1.9 miles , pop. 76,540).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (4.6 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (121.6 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Langley Park, MD (1.2 miles ), Chillum, MD (1.2 miles ), Silver Spring, MD (1.4 miles ), Adelphi, MD (1.5 miles ), Hyattsville, MD (1.8 miles ), University Park, MD (1.8 miles ), Mount Rainier, MD (1.8 miles ), Forest Glen, MD (1.9 miles ).

Latitude: 38.98 N, Longitude: 77.00 W


Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): Azalea City

Daytime population change due to commuting: -3,114 (-18.0%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,118 (11.9%)

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Takoma Park, Maryland accommodation, waste management, arts - Economy and Business Data

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

5.0%
Maryland:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)


 

Crime in Takoma Park by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 111020041000
per 100,000 5.45.15.70.011.20.00.021.55.40.00.00.0
Rapes 954692524452
per 100,000 49.025.722.833.750.411.228.210.821.622.928.211.0
Robberies 509770926758668983795448
per 100,000 272.2498.2398.7516.1375.3324.5372.4478.7447.7451.6304.4263.7
Assaults 372728262829252943374526
per 100,000 201.4138.7159.5145.8156.8162.2141.0156.0231.9211.5253.6142.9
Burglaries 158137150107156133144115140135112149
per 100,000 860.1703.6854.4600.2873.9744.1812.4618.6755.2771.7631.3818.7
Thefts 477494562639447410462424432383470364
per 100,000 2596.82537.13201.23584.52503.92293.72606.52280.72330.22189.42649.22000.0
Auto thefts 147166198229176154176131127997764
per 100,000 800.3852.51127.81284.6985.9861.5992.9704.6685.0565.9434.0351.6
Arson 0000000152352
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.080.710.817.128.211.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 421.3449.6483.5525.5470.6370.1424.4439.5431.3403.2368.0296.9

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City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

Crime in Takoma Park detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2010, including police officers: 66 (43 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.36
Maryland average:

2.77

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: -29 (-0.2%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (19%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Public administration (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Retail trade (8%)
  • Other services, except public administration (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (21%)
  • Educational services (16%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (12%)
  • Public administration (12%)
  • Other services, except public administration (10%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (4%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (7%)
  • Media and communication equipment workers (6%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Lawyers (3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Media and communication equipment workers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4%)
  • Lawyers (4%)

Work and jobs in Takoma Park: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Takoma Park, Maryland

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Tornado activity:

Takoma Park-area historical tornado activity is above Maryland state average. It is 66% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/24/2001, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 3.7 miles away from the Takoma Park city center killed 2 people and injured 55 people and caused $101 million in damages.

On 4/28/2002, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 31.3 miles away from the city center killed 3 people and injured 122 people and caused $124 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Takoma Park-area historical earthquake activity is above Maryland state average. It is 88% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/15/1991 at 06:54:08, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 10.9 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 98.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/23/1990 at 01:34:48, a magnitude 3.2 (2.9 LG, 3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 88.2 miles away from Takoma Park center
On 11/14/1997 at 03:44:11, a magnitude 3.0 (3.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 90.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Montgomery County (13) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Snowstorms: 3, Storms: 3, Floods: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Hurricanes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Blizzard: 1, Flood: 1, Tropical Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Takoma Park topographic map

Birthplace of: Steve Francis - NBA player (Orlando Magic, born: Feb 21, 1977), Tamyra Gray, Fred Funk - PGA Tour Golf player (born: 6/14/56), Tony Skinn - College basketball player (George Mason Patriots).


Hospital/medical center in Takoma Park:

  • WASHINGTON ADVENTIST HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, 7600 CARROLL AVE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Takoma Park:

  • HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 3 miles away; SILVER SPRING, MD)
  • PROVIDENCE HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 4 miles away; WASHINGTON, DC)
  • CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL NMC (Childrens, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 4 miles away; WASHINGTON, DC)

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Heliports located in Takoma Park:

Amtrak stations near Takoma Park:

  • 6 miles: WASHINGTON (50 MASSACHUSETTS AVE. N.E.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities and snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 8 miles: NEW CARROLLTON (4300 GARDEN CITY DR.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 11 miles: ROCKVILLE (HUNGERFORD DR. & PARK ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.


Local government website: www.cityoftakomapark.org

College/University in Takoma Park:

  • Washington Adventist University (Full-time enrollment: 809; Location: 7600 Flower Ave; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.wau.edu; Offers Master's degree)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Takoma Park:

  • University of Maryland-University College (about 3 miles; Adelphi, MD; Full-time enrollment: 3,678)
  • Catholic University of America (about 4 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 4,657)
  • University of Maryland-College Park (about 4 miles; College Park, MD; FT enrollment: 31,679)
  • University of the District of Columbia (about 5 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 2,279)
  • Howard University (about 5 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 9,608)
  • Strayer University (about 6 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 8,195)
  • American University (about 6 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 9,447)

Private high school in Takoma Park:

  • TAKOMA ACADEMY (Students: 245; Location: 8120 CARROLL AVE; Grades: 9 - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Takoma Park:

  • ROLLING TERRACE ELEMENTARY (Students: 685; Location: 705 BAYFIELD ST; Grades: PK - 05)
  • CAROLE HIGHLANDS ELEMENTARY (Students: 673; Location: 1610 HANNON ST; Grades: PK - 06)
  • PINEY BRANCH ELEMENTARY (Students: 454; Location: 7510 MAPLE AVE; Grades: 03 - 05)

Private elementary/middle schools in Takoma Park:

  • JOHN NEVINS ANDREWS SCHOOL (Students: 218; Location: 117 ELM AVE; Grades: KG - 8)
  • SLIGO ADVENTIST SCHOOL (Students: 178; Location: 8300 CARROLL AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
  • THE WASHINGTON-MCLAUGHLIN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 139; Location: 6501 POPLAR AVE; Grades: PK - 6)

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Notable locations in Takoma Park: Takoma Park Library (A), Takoma Park Fire Station Company 2 (B), Takoma Park City Hall (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: International Mall Shopping Center (1), New Hampshire Center Shopping Center (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Takoma Park include: Grace United Methodist Church (A), Sligo Church (B), Zion Church (C), Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Long Branch (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Parks in Takoma Park include: Spring Park (1), Colby Park (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Takoma Park Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Side Roads- Informing the Uncommon Traveler (8319 Haddon Drive Suite 200).

Hotels: Econo Lodge (7411 New Hampshire Avenue), Catering by Garis (7411 New Hampshire Avenue), Focal Comm Corporation of Mid-Atlantic UNE MD Dip (7411 New Hampshire Avenue).

 
Montgomery County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  CO  SO2 NO2 Ozone  PM2.5 PM10 Pb 

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 33.0. This is about average.
City:

33.0
U.S.:

32.0
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2010 was 0.419. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 4.6 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.419
U.S.:

0.334
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.56. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.56
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 15.8. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

15.8
U.S.:

9.4
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 24.1. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

24.1
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.0. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.0
U.S.:

9.6
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 17.8. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 3.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

17.8
U.S.:

22.1
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 0.00247. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.00247
U.S.:

0.02218


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 8.0%
(3.5% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 13.9% for Black residents, 12.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 10.1% for other race residents, 1.5% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.4 people
Maryland:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  57.3%
Whole state:  68.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  6.7%
Whole state:  5.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 1.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Takoma Park, MD

People in group quarters in Takoma Park:

  • 341 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 89 people in nursing homes
  • 33 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 33 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 15 people in religious group quarters
  • 8 people in other group homes
  • 6 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 5 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Takoma Park compared to Maryland state average:

Takoma Park, Maryland environmental map by EPA

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  • Median household income above state average.
  • Median house value significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly above state average.


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Banks with branches in Takoma Park (2011 data):

  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Takoma Park Shoppers Branch at 6881 New Hampshire Avenue, branch established on 10/13/1999. Info updated 11/08/2010: Bank assets: $67,256.3 mil, Deposits: $48,598.7 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 783 total offices, Holding Company: Allied Irish Banks, P.L.c.
  • Bank of America, National Association: Takoma Park Branch at 6950 Carroll Avenue, branch established on 07/23/1938. Info updated 11/18/2009: Bank assets: $1,489,198.0 mil, Deposits: $1,021,724.0 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5991 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Citibank, National Association: Langley Park Branch at 7633 New Hampshire Avenue, branch established on 01/01/1890. Info updated 03/04/2009: Bank assets: $1,209,221.0 mil, Deposits: $797,351.0 mil, headquarters in Las Vegas, NV, positive income, International Specialization, 1041 total offices, Holding Company: Citigroup Inc.
  • SunTrust Bank: Takoma Park Branch at 6931 Laurel Avenue, branch established on 10/22/1962. Info updated 11/24/2010: Bank assets: $164,556.8 mil, Deposits: $123,435.4 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1732 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Takoma Park travel time to work - commute
Takoma Park mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (81%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (7%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Montgomery County Maryland:


2008 Presidential Election results in Montgomery County Maryland:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Takoma Park:

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 52.66%
Here52.7%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchSouthern Baptist ConventionMuslim EstimateAmerican Baptist Churches in the USA
Adherents40.3%7.2%6.4%4.0%3.2%
Congregations6.8%11.2%11.7%1.5%5.5%
NameEpiscopal ChurchSeventh-Day Adventist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)Evangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaOther
Adherents3.2%2.7%2.1%2.0%28.9%
Congregations4.6%5.5%4.9%2.7%45.6%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 203
Montgomery County:

2.16 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Montgomery County:

0.02 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 94
This county:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 134
Montgomery County:

1.42 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 556
Here:

5.91 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

6.7%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Montgomery County:

18.8%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Montgomery County:

19.9%
State:

15.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 6$22,516$45,0322$1,948
Other Government Administration 14$81,123$69,53410$9,476
Police Protection - Officers 39$212,150$65,2770$0
Police - Other 14$41,178$35,29511$15,544
Streets and Highways 8$28,392$42,5880$0
Solid Waste Management 7$23,502$40,2890$0
Sewerage 3$12,950$51,8000$0
Parks and Recreation 9$35,940$47,92021$14,302
Natural Resources 1$5,889$70,6680$0
Local Libraries 4$14,834$44,50212$11,055
Other and Unallocable 17$70,425$49,7124$4,468
Totals for Government 122$548,899$53,99060$56,793

Takoma Park government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - All Other: $406,000 ($22.52)
    Parks & Recreation: $164,000 ($9.10)
    Solid Waste Management: $75,000 ($4.16)
    Parking Facilities: $58,000 ($3.22)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $2,961,000 ($164.25)
    General - Other: $2,050,000 ($113.72)
    Parks & Recreation: $1,628,000 ($90.31)
    Housing & Community Development: $1,059,000 ($58.75)
    Central Staff Services: $809,000 ($44.88)
    Regular Highways: $686,000 ($38.05)
    Sewerage: $558,000 ($30.95)
    General Public Buildings: $415,000 ($23.02)
    Financial Administration: $393,000 ($21.80)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation, NEC: $271,000 ($15.03)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $136,000 ($7.54)
    Solid Waste Management: $109,000 ($6.05)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $67,000 ($3.72)
  • Local Intergovernmental - General Support: $1,528,000 ($84.76)
    Housing & Community Development: $663,000 ($36.78)
    All Other: $274,000 ($15.20)
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $1,672,000 ($92.75)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $2,049,000 ($113.66)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Other, NEC: $3,546,000 ($196.70)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Other, NEC: $175,000 ($9.71)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $219,000 ($12.15)
    Interest Earnings: $182,000 ($10.10)
    Property Sale Other: $7,000 ($0.39)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Regular Highways: $542,000 ($30.07)
    General - Other: $82,000 ($4.55)
    Police Protection: $60,000 ($3.33)
    Financial Administration: $56,000 ($3.11)
    General Public Building: $52,000 ($2.88)
    Central Staff: $13,000 ($0.72)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $4,926,000 ($273.26)
  • State Intergovernmental - All Other: $724,000 ($40.16)
    Highways: $432,000 ($23.96)
  • Tax - Property: $6,014,000 ($333.61)
    NEC: $143,000 ($7.93)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $6,140,000 ($340.60)

7.68% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($54,595 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.68%
Maryland average:

7.95%

0.44% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,481 average AGI)
Montgomery County:

0.44%
Maryland average:

0.25%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Prince George's County, MD  1.31% ($37,903 average AGI)
from District of Columbia, DC  0.81% ($69,713)
from Fairfax County, VA  0.37% ($66,045)


8.63% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($63,916 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

8.63%
Maryland average:

8.13%

0.24% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,609 average AGI)
Montgomery County:

0.24%
Maryland average:

0.13%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Prince George's County, MD  1.24% ($37,929 average AGI)
to Frederick County, MD  0.72% ($59,976)
to District of Columbia, DC  0.68% ($63,918)

Strongest AM radio stations in Takoma Park:

  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WACA (1540 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WHEATON, MD; Owner: AC ACQUISITION, LLC)
  • WWRC (1260 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WPLC (1050 AM; 1 kW; SILVER SPRING, MD; Owner: METRO RADIO, INC.)
  • WMAL (630 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WTNT (570 AM; 5 kW; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WABS (780 AM; daytime; 5 kW; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Takoma Park:

  • WBIG-FM (100.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCSP-FM (90.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NATIONAL CABLE SATELLITE CORPORATION)
  • WWDC-FM (101.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WRQX (107.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WASH (97.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WHUR-FM (96.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WKYS (93.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WARW (94.7 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WIHT (99.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WGMS-FM (103.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WAMU (88.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE EXEC. COMM. OF THE BD. OF TRUSTEES OF AMERICAN UNIV.)
  • WMMJ (102.3 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WPFW (89.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: PACIFICA FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WGTS (91.9 FM; TAKOMA PARK, MD; Owner: COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WETA (90.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WAVA (105.1 FM; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF VIRGINIA, INC.)
  • WPGC-FM (95.5 FM; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION OF MARYLAND)
  • WHFS (99.1 FM; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WJFK-FM (106.7 FM; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WMZQ-FM (98.7 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Takoma Park:

  • WBDC-TV (Channel 50; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WZDC-LP (Channel 64; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ONDA CAPITAL, INC.)
  • WJLA-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ACC LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUSA (Channel 9; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE DETROIT NEWS, INC.)
  • WTTG (Channel 5; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHUT-TV (Channel 32; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WETA-TV (Channel 26; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE GREATER WASHINGTON ED TELECOMM. ASSOC)
  • WRC-TV (Channel 4; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WRC-TV), INC.)
  • WDCA (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W28BY (Channel 63; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFORMATION SUPER STATION, L.L.C.)
  • WMDO-CA (Channel 30; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WKRP-LP (Channel 42; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA, LLC)
  • WNVC (Channel 56; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WBAL-TV (Channel 11; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WBAL HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WMAR-TV (Channel 2; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBFF (Channel 45; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CHESAPEAKE TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNUV (Channel 54; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE (WNUV-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUTB (Channel 24; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WJZ-TV (Channel 13; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WIAV-LP (Channel 58; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ASIAVISION, INC.)
  • WPXW (Channel 66; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WNVT (Channel 53; GOLDVEIN, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


See more detailed statistics of Takoma Park fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 3
Total length: 3 meters (10ft)
Total costs: $900,000
Total average daily traffic: 10,400
Total average daily truck traffic: 354


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

5
  • WILLEM VAN ALLER, 6601 New Hampshire Ave (Lat: 38.969278 Lon: -76.997750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.1 m, Overall height: 74.7 m
    Registrant: Montgomery County Md, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, Phone: (240) 777-2994, Email:
  • Wayne McBride, 1615 Hannon Street (Lat: 38.982861 Lon: -76.982417), Type: Tower, Structure height: 56.3 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Licensee ID: L00002518
    Registrant: Prince Georges County, 7911 Anchor Street, Landover, MD 20785, Phone: (301) 499-8100
  • MARK S GRAY, 6601 New Hampshire Ave (Lat: 38.969278 Lon: -76.997750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.1 m, Overall height: 74.7 m
    Registrant: Montgomery County Md, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, Phone: (240) 777-2994, Email:
  • Mark S Gray, 6601 New Hampshire Ave (Lat: 38.969278 Lon: -76.997750), Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.1 m, Overall height: 74.7 m
    Registrant: Montgomery County Md, 100 Maryland Ave, Rockville, MD 20850, Phone: (240) 777-2994, Email:
  • Substa 27 Takoma 6601 New Hampshire Ave (Lat: 38.969167 Lon: -76.998056), Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.1 m, Overall height: 74.7 m
    Registrant: Potomac Electric Power Co, 1900 Pennsylvania Ave Nw 311, Washington, DC 20068, Phone: (202) 388-2263, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Takoma Park, MD)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

55 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Takoma Park)


FAA Registered Aircraft:

4
  • Aircraft: PA-30 (Category: Land, Engines: 2, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 139 mph), Engine: LYCOMING IO-320 SERIES (150 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 169JB , Serial Number: 30-1169, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 06/21/1966
    Registrant (Individual): Peter L Sloan, 7108 Central Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
  • Aircraft: TBM 700 (Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W PT6A SER (750 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 18SR , Serial Number: 161, Year manufactured: 2000, Airworthiness Date: 03/27/2002
    Registrant (Corporation): Tbm Flightlevels LLC, 6930 Carroll Ave Ste 300, Takoma Park, MD 20912
  • Aircraft: 7DC (Category: Land, Seats: 3, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 4654E , Serial Number: 7DC-167
    Registrant (Co-Owned): David B Mott, 7304 Wildwood Dr, Takoma Park, MD 20912, Other Owners: Charles W Leatherman
  • Aircraft: BD-4 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: AMA/EXPR UNKNOWN ENG (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 602AD , Serial Number: 602, Year manufactured: 1995, Airworthiness Date: 08/09/2000
    Registrant (Individual): Austin D Perry, 7327 Piney Branch Rd, Takoma Park, MD 20912



Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED66$311,13399$308,816453$318,62619$216,5816$569,66816$255,344
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED5$215,1403$295,66033$295,9602$252,7350$02$227,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED12$220,28010$300,647119$339,53111$158,0650$08$244,179
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN10$288,40517$306,76986$319,5563$140,0471$12,000,0005$201,992
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS5$243,2022$148,50028$313,1413$161,3330$03$238,520
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 7017.01 , 7017.02, 7017.03, 7017.04, 7018.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 4 full and 1 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED17$329,5819$424,982
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED4$285,2304$396,258
APPLICATIONS DENIED1$228,0003$274,090
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN3$305,6671$395,160
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 7017.01 , 7017.02, 7017.03, 7017.04, 7018.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 66
  • Hazardous Condition: 113
  • Service Call: 1

Incident types - Takoma Park


See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Takoma Park, MD

Most common first names in Takoma Park, MD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary8678.0 years
John6876.9 years
James6273.3 years
William4572.5 years
Robert4467.4 years
Helen4382.5 years
Margaret3982.1 years
Charles3774.7 years
Dorothy3480.8 years
Ruth3181.2 years
Most common last names in Takoma Park, MD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith2776.3 years
Jones2176.3 years
Brown1978.9 years
Johnson1873.7 years
Williams1766.5 years
Anderson1774.6 years
Miller1472.9 years
Hall1178.7 years
Thompson1181.3 years
Jackson1079.6 years
Businesses in Takoma Park, MD
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven2Popeyes1
Cricket Wireless1Quality1
Dunkin Donuts1RadioShack1
Econo Lodge1Subway2
FedEx3U-Haul1
H&R Block2UPS1
IHOP1Wendy's1
McDonald's1

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