Takoma Park, Maryland

Back to Takoma Park, MD housing info, Montgomery County, Maryland, MD smaller cities, MD small cities, All Cities. We are giving away $1000 in prizes - enter simply by sending us your own city pictures! General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Takoma Park, MD Montgomery County Population in July 2008: 17,701. Population change since 2000: +2.3%   Males: 8,338   (47.1%) Females: 9,363   (52.9%) Median resident age:   35.6 years Maryland median age:   36.0 years Zip codes: 20912, 20913. Takoma Park Zip Code Map Estimated median household income in 2007: $62,236 (it was $48,490 in 2000) Takoma Park:   $62,236 Maryland:   $68,080 Estimated per capita income in 2007: $34,501 Takoma Park:   $34,501 Maryland:   $33,743 Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $474,373 (it was $190,400 in 2000) Takoma Park:   $474,373 Maryland:   $347,000 Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $483,911; Detached houses: $473,114; Townhouses or other attached units: $454,062; In 2-unit structures: $422,568; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $738,743; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $445,018 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 20912 Takoma Park, MD residents, houses, and apartments details Add your B&M business listing here for free. Over a million visitors/week. Get a huge advantage over your competition Profiles of local businesses: United Globe Auto Body Races in Takoma Park: White Non-Hispanic (44.2%) Black (34.0%) Hispanic (14.4%) Other race (7.4%) Two or more races (5.0%) Asian Indian (1.9%) American Indian (1.2%) Filipino (0.6%) Vietnamese (0.6%) Chinese (0.5%) (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races) 2008 cost of living index in Takoma Park: 127.7 (high, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Takoma Park, Maryland on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Takoma Park is mentioned 334 times on our forum: Pros & Cons of Takoma Park MD?  (4 replies) Tell me about Takoma Park  (5 replies) Hotels in Silver Spring/Takoma Park/College Park area  (5 replies) commute from Takoma Park to Suitland Fed Center?  (2 replies) Can I afford to live in Takoma Park, MD  (1 reply) Comments/Advice on Takoma Park  (1 reply) 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: 8342 people per square mile   (high).

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	2.03
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Takoma Park, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Takoma Park-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Maryland state average. It is 60% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/24/2001, a category 3 (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 4 (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.

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 Takoma Park 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 the city 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)

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).

Political contributions by individuals in Takoma Park, MD

• Washington Adventist Hospital Heliport

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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: Colby Park (1), Spring 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).

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

This city:	10.3%
Whole state:	8.5%

This city:	4.6%
Whole state:	4.2%

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

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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%

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%

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)

• Wayne McBride, 1615 Hannon Street, 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, 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:

• STATION, Substa 27 Takoma 6601 New Hampshire Ave, Overall height: 68 m, Call Sign: WNTB486
  Assigned Frequencies : 952.518 MHz, 928.518 MHz
  Grant Date: 01/19/2000, Expiration Date: 02/17/2010
  Registrant: 3300 Benning Rd, Ne, Kenilworth Bldg#54, Washington, DC 20019, Phone: (202) 388-2263, Fax: (202) 388-2449, Email:
• MD-WSH113C, 6601 New Hampshire Ave, Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.1 m, Overall height: 74.7 m, Call Sign: WQGT582
  Assigned Frequencies : 11365.0 MHz, 17920.0 MHz
  Grant Date: 04/12/2007, Expiration Date: 04/12/2017, Cancelation Date: 10/16/2008, Certifier: Nadja Sodos-Wallace
  Registrant: Clearwire Corporation, 815 Connecticut Avenue, Nw, Suite 610, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 330-4011, Fax: (202) 330-4008, Email:
• WDC0930, 7600 Maple Ave., Type: Bant, Structure height: 54.9 m, Call Sign: WQIE521
  Assigned Frequencies : 21825.0 MHz
  Grant Date: 01/17/2008, Expiration Date: 01/17/2018, Certifier: Joseph M Sandri Jr.
  Registrant: Fibertower Corporation, 1667 K Street Nw, Suite 250, Washington, DC 20006, Phone: (202) 223-1028, Fax: (202) 315-3415, Email:
• CAROLE HIGHLANDS, 1615 Hannon Street, Type: Tower, Structure height: 56.3 m, Overall height: 60.6 m, Call Sign: WQJK553
  Assigned Frequencies : 6152.75 MHz, 6063.80 MHz
  Grant Date: 10/14/2008, Expiration Date: 10/14/2018, Certifier: Wayne A Mcbride
  Registrant: Radio Dynamics Corporation, Silver Spring, MD 20914, Phone: (301) 493-5171, Fax: (301) 576-4553, Email:
• Takoma Park, 6601 New Hampshire Ave, Type: Tower, Structure height: 73.1 m, Overall height: 74.7 m, Call Sign: WQJK737
  Assigned Frequencies : 10795.0 MHz
  Grant Date: 10/15/2008, Expiration Date: 10/15/2018, Certifier: Gene Cummins
  Registrant: County Of Montgomery, 16647 Crabbs Branch Way, Rockville, MD 20855, Phone: (240) 773-8020, Fax: (301) 208-7070, Email:
• STATION, 6601 New Hampshire Ave, Overall height: 68 m, Call Sign: KGM41
  Assigned Frequencies : 6775.00 MHz, 6865.00 MHz, 6845.00 MHz
  Grant Date: 07/20/2000, Expiration Date: 08/02/2010, Cancelation Date: 12/07/2006
  Registrant: 3300 Benning Rd, Ne, Kenilworth Bldg#54, Washington, DC 20019, Phone: (202) 388-2263, Fax: (202) 388-2449, Email:

• Aircraft: SOCATA TBM 700 (Fixed wing single engine, 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: URBAN AIR SRO UFM-13 LAMBADA (Glider, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: 4 Cycle
  N-Number: 23UA , Serial Number: 122/13
  Registrant (Individual): Pending Registration, 6930 Carroll Ave Ste 300, Takoma Park, MD 20912
• Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-161 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 108 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 40006 , Serial Number: 28-7716314, Year manufactured: 1977
  Registrant (Individual): Eugene J Pawlikowski, 7300 Hilton Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
• Aircraft: PERRY AUSTIN DAWES BD-4 (Fixed wing single engine, 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

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