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Population in July 2007: 53,922.
Males: 24,423  (45.3%)
Females: 29,499  (54.7%)

Median resident age:  37.6 years
Maryland median age:  36.0 years

Zip codes: 21204, 21286.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $72,331 (it was $53,775 in 2000)
Towson:

$72,331
Maryland:

$69,272
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $39,881

Towson CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $351,573 (it was $155,800 in 2000)
Towson:

$351,573
Maryland:

$318,600
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $435,689; Detached houses: $536,289; Townhouses or other attached units: $272,867; In 2-unit structures: $429,248; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $515,391; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $309,080

Median gross rent in 2009: $1,087.

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  • White alone - 43,158 (81.7%)
  • Black alone - 4,443 (8.4%)
  • Asian alone - 2,580 (4.9%)
  • Hispanic - 1,586 (3.0%)
  • Two or more races - 917 (1.7%)
  • American alone - 81 (0.2%)
  • Other race alone - 84 (0.2%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 6 (0.01%)

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Jan. 2011 cost of living index in Towson: 108.1 (more than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (23.2%), Irish (20.6%), English (16.6%), Italian (7.6%), Polish (4.6%), United States (3.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 460 feet

Land area: 14.0 square miles.

Population density: 3840 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Towson:

  • High school or higher: 90.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 53.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 24.7%
  • Unemployed: 3.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 22.9 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Towson CDP:

  • Never married: 35.1%
  • Now married: 45.8%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 9.4%
  • Divorced: 7.9%

4,124 residents are foreign born (3.5% Asia, 2.2% Europe, 1.0% Latin America).

This place:  8.0%
Maryland:  9.8%


According to our research there were 10 registered sex offenders living in Towson, Maryland in July 2011
The ratio of number of residents in Towson to the number of sex offenders is 5392 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this place is a lot smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $2,669 (0.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $2,582 (0.8%)
Towson satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (88.5 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Hampton, MD (1.5 miles ), Lutherville-Timonium, MD (1.7 miles ), Parkville, MD (1.8 miles ), Mays Chapel, MD (1.9 miles ), Carney, MD (2.1 miles ), Pikesville, MD (2.3 miles ), Overlea, MD (2.3 miles ), Cockeysville, MD (2.4 miles ).

Latitude: 39.39 N, Longitude: 76.61 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +30,504 (+58.9%)
Workers who live and work in this place: 7,603 (30.9%)

Area codes: 410, 443

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Towson tourist attractions:

Unemployment in March 2011:
Here:

7.6%
Maryland:

7.0%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (15%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Health care and social assistance (9%)
  • Manufacturing (7%)
  • Construction (6%)
  • Educational services (22%)
  • Health care and social assistance (19%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (11%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Physicians and surgeons (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Lawyers (5%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (6%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4%)

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Average climate in Towson, Maryland

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Tornado activity:

Towson-area historical tornado activity is above Maryland state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/9/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.0 miles away from the Towson place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 9/24/2001, a category F3 tornado 16.3 miles away from the place center killed 2 people and injured 55 people and caused $101 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Towson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 80% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 71.6 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 00:42:43, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 72.1 miles away from Towson center
On 10/23/1990 at 01:34:48, a magnitude 3.2 (2.9 LG, 3.2 MD, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 59.5 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 55.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Baltimore County (12) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 3

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

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Birthplace of: Glen Milstead, Matt Stevenson - College basketball player (Drexel Dragons).


Main business address for: AMERICASBANK CORP (SAVINGS INSTITUTION, FEDERALLY CHARTERED), BLACK & DECKER CORP (METALWORKING MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT).


Hospital/medical center in Towson:

  • SAINT JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, 7601 OSLER DRIVE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Towson:

  • GREATER BALTIMORE MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 2 miles away; BALTIMORE, MD)
  • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 3 miles away; BALTIMORE, MD)
  • UNION MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, about 5 miles away; BALTIMORE, MD)

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Heliports located in Towson:


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Amtrak stations near Towson:

  • 6 miles: BALTIMORE (1500 N. CHARLES ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, snack bar, vending machines, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.
  • 15 miles: BWI AIRPORT RAIL STATION (BALTIMORE, AMTRAK WAY) . 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, call for taxi service, public transit connection.

Colleges/Universities in Towson:

  • Towson University (Full-time enrollment: 16,542; Location: 8000 York Rd; Public; Website: www.towson.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • TESST College of Technology-Towson (FT enrollment: 402; Location: 803 Glen Eagles Ct; Private, for-profit; Website: TESST.COM)
  • Medix School (FT enrollment: 213; Location: 700 York Rd; Private, for-profit; Website: medixschool.edu)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Towson:

  • Loyola University Maryland (about 4 miles; Baltimore, MD; Full-time enrollment: 4,413)
  • Morgan State University (about 4 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 6,101)
  • Johns Hopkins University (about 5 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 12,509)
  • Stevenson University (about 6 miles; Stevenson, MD; FT enrollment: 2,679)
  • Baltimore City Community College (about 6 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 2,795)
  • University of Baltimore (about 7 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 3,287)
  • Coppin State University (about 7 miles; Baltimore, MD; FT enrollment: 2,717)

Public high schools in Towson:

  • TOWSON HIGH LAW & PUBLIC POLICY (Students: 1,382; Location: 69 CEDAR AVE; Grades: 09 - 12)
  • GEORGE W. CARVER CENTER FOR ARTS & TECHNOLOGY (Students: 746; Location: 938 YORK RD; Grades: 09 - 12)

Private high schools in Towson:

  • LOYOLA BLAKEFIELD (Students: 999; Location: 500 CHESTNUT AVE; Grades: 6 - 12; Boys only)
  • NOTRE DAME PREPARATORY SCHOOL (Students: 762; Location: 815 HAMPTON LN; Grades: 6 - 12; Girls only)
  • BALTIMORE MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL (Students: 460; Location: 1145 CONCORDIA DR; Grades: 6 - 12)
  • TOWSON CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 262; Location: 114 WARE AVE; Grades: 9 - 12)
  • JEMICY SCHOOL - UPPER SCHOOL (Students: 101; Location: 303 W CHESAPEAKE; Grades: 8 - 12)

Public elementary/middle schools in Towson:

  • RIDERWOOD ELEMENTARY (Students: 541; Location: 1711 LANDRAKE RD; Grades: KG - 05)
  • PLEASANT PLAINS ELEMENTARY (Students: 481; Location: 8300 PLEASANT PLAINS RD; Grades: PK - 05)

Private elementary/middle schools in Towson:

  • IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL (Students: 539; Location: 112 WARE AVE; Grades: PK - 8)
  • IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY (Students: 517; Location: 8501 LOCH RAVEN BLVD; Grades: PK - 8)
  • BRIDGES MONTESSORI (Students: 37; Location: 1105 PROVIDENCE RD; Grades: PK - TK)

Library in Towson:

  • BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $42,436,201; Location: 320 YORK ROAD; 1,344,047 books; 1,061 e-books; 175,380 audio materials; 60,023 video materials; 28 local licensed databases; 25 state licensed databases; 4,716 print serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • Under "Public Primary/Middle Schools in Towson," you need to add Rodgers Forge Elementary School, Stoneleigh Elementary School and Dumbarton Middle School.
  • Private High Schools should include Calvert Hall College

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Notable locations in Towson: Valley Country Club (A), Country Club of Maryland (B), Rodgers Forge Golf Course (C), Elkridge Hunt Club (D), Towson Industrial Park (E), Kelso Home (F), Scarborough Hall (G), Froelicher Hall (H), Towson Area Library (I), Meyerhoff Arts Center (J), University Union (K), Kraushaar Auditorium (L), Van Bokkelen Hall (M), Van Meter Hall (N), Ward Hall (O), Welsh Gymnasium (P), West Hall (Q), Dorsey College Center (R), Heubeck Hall (S), Richmond Hall (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Ravenwood Shopping Center (1), Dulaney Plaza Shopping Center (2), Kenilworth Mall Shopping Center (3), Loch Raven Plaza Shopping Center (4), Towson Market Place Shopping Center (5), Towson Plaza Shopping Center (6), Towson Town Shopping Center (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Towson include: Saint James Church (A), Ascension Evangelical Lutheran Church (B), Saint Stephens United Church of Christ (C), Towson Presbyterian Church (D), Trinity Episcopal Church (E), Haebler Memorial Church (F), Calvary Baptist Church (G), Central Presbyterian Church (H), Helpers of the Sacred Heart Mission (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Honeysuckle Cemetery (1), Prospect Hill Park Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Cochrans Pond (A), Lake Roland (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Slaughterhouse Branch (A), Towson Run (B), Roland Run (C), Moores Branch (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Towson include: Schuerholz Baseball Complex (1), Lake Roland Park (2), Jones Falls Park (3), Beldon Athletic Field (4), Essex Farms Park (5), Glendale Park (6), Robert E Lee Park (7), Riverdale Park (8), Minnegan Stadium (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post offices: Riderwood Post Office (A), Towson Post Office (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Baltimore County - Libraries Administration- Woodlawn Branch (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 1811 Woodlawn Drive) (1), Baltimore County - Libraries- Branches- Reisterstown (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; Cockeys Mill Road) (2), Baltimore County - Libraries- Branches- Randallstown (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 8604 Liberty Road) (3), Club Room Billiards (Amusement & Theme Parks; Towson Town Centre) (4), Amf Towson Lanes (Amusement & Theme Parks; 701 Southwick Drive) (5), Baltimore County Conference & Visitors Bureau (825 Dulaney Valley Road) (6). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Comfort Inn Baltimore Towson (Loch Raven Boulevard & 69) (1), Days Hotel Timonium Padonia Ballroom (9615 Deereco Road) (2), Towson East Motel (1507 East Joppa Road) (3), Marriott Conference Center Burkshire (10 West Burke Avenue) (4). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Baltimore County - Orphans Court (401 Bosley Avenue) (1), Pga Court Towers (210 West Pennsylvania Avenue) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

 
Baltimore 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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Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 35.5. This is about average.
City:

35.5
U.S.:

32.0
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 2.91. This is about average. Closest monitor was 5.5 miles away from the city center.
City:

2.91
U.S.:

2.43
Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 12.2. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 5.3 miles away from the city center.
City:

12.2
U.S.:

9.4
Ozone [ppb] level in 2010 was 23.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 4.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

23.8
U.S.:

28.3
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 17.6. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

17.6
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.9 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.9
U.S.:

9.6


Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 10.2%
(9.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 15.3% for Black residents, 7.1% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 0.0% for American Indian residents, 0.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 21.6% for other race residents, 15.0% for two or more races residents)

Average household size:
This place:  2.2 people
Maryland:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  53.8%
Whole state:  68.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  3.2%
Whole state:  5.6%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Towson, MD

People in group quarters in Towson:

  • 3,990 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 1,179 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 743 people in nursing homes
  • 192 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 71 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 54 people in religious group quarters
  • 23 people in other group homes
  • 22 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 13 people in other noninstitutional group quarters

Towson compared to Maryland state average:

Towson, Maryland environmental map by EPA

Map Legend

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


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Banks with most branches in Towson (2011 data):

  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Burke Avenue Branch, Goucher Boulevard Shoppers Branch, Hillendale Branch, Towson Branch, Ruxton Branch, Towson York Road Branch. 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: Towson Drive-In Branch, Towson Town Center Branch, Towson Courthouse Branch, Loch Raven Branch, Loch Raven Drive-In Branch. 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
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: York-Fairmount Branch at 989 Fairmount Avenue, branch established on 12/08/1977; Towson Branch at 25 West Chesapeake Avenue, branch established on 01/27/1964. Info updated 12/01/2010: Bank assets: $1,070,489.0 mil, Deposits: $811,027.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6537 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • The Columbia Bank: Blakehurst Branch at 1055 West Joppa Road, branch established on 10/05/1993; Edenwald at 800 Southerly Road, branch established on 12/15/1998. Info updated 09/28/2009: Bank assets: $2,128.8 mil, Deposits: $1,614.9 mil, headquarters in Columbia, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 41 total offices, Holding Company: Fulton Financial Corporation
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Towson Branch at 409 Washington Avenue, branch established on 03/06/1959; Towson Drive-In Branch at 21 West Pennsylvania Avenue, branch established on 05/05/1952. Info updated 09/08/2010: Bank assets: $251,296.9 mil, Deposits: $185,092.1 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2629 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • Maryland Financial Bank: at 502 Washington Avenue, Suite 300, branch established on 10/25/2004. Info updated 09/21/2010: Bank assets: $7.8 mil, Deposits: $5.1 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1 total offices
  • CFG Community Bank: Cfg Community Bank at 500 York Road, branch established on 12/01/1997. Info updated 09/29/2010: Bank assets: $40.7 mil, Deposits: $3.4 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3 total offices, Holding Company: Capital Funding Bancorp, Inc.
  • Capital One, National Association: Giant-In-store #97 at 6340 York Road, branch established on 01/11/1999. Info updated 10/14/2009: Bank assets: $125,305.0 mil, Deposits: $95,204.7 mil, headquarters in Mclean, VA, positive income, 985 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
  • SunTrust Bank: York & Washington Branch at 627 York Road, branch established on 01/27/1977. 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.
  • 2 other banks with 2 local branches

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Towson, Maryland:

  • Sheraton Baltimore North Hotel, 903 Dulaney Valley Rd, Towson, MD 21204 , Phone: (410) 321-7400, Fax: (410) 823-9042
  • Comfort Inn Towson, 8801 Loch Raven Blvd, Towson, MD 21286 , Phone: (410) 882-0900, Fax: (410) 882-4176
  • Holiday Inn Baltimore-Towson, 1100 Cromwell Bridge Rd, Towson, MD 21286 , Phone: (410) 823-4410, Fax: (410) 296-6618
  • Ramada Towson, 8712 Loch Raven Blvd, Towson, MD 21286 , Phone: (410) 823-8750, Fax: (410) 823-8644
  • Burkshire Marriott Conference Hotel, 10 West Burke Ave, Towson, MD 21204 , Phone: (800) 435-5986, Fax: (410) 616-3749
All 5 fire-safe hotels and motels in Towson, Maryland

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Towson travel time to work - commute
Towson mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (62%)
  • Electricity (21%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (15%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Baltimore County Maryland:


2008 Presidential Election results in Baltimore County Maryland:
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Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 137
This county:

1.74 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 7
Baltimore County:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 88
This county:

1.12 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 150
Baltimore County:

1.91 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 367
Baltimore County:

4.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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

9.1%
State:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.4%
Maryland:

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

12.7%
Maryland:

15.5%

7.78% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($43,723 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.78%
Maryland average:

7.95%

0.12% of residents moved from foreign countries ($256 average AGI)
Baltimore County:

0.12%
Maryland average:

0.25%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Baltimore city, MD  2.71% ($38,568 average AGI)
from Anne Arundel County, MD  0.58% ($42,267)
from Howard County, MD  0.55% ($51,156)


7.51% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($49,007 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.51%
Maryland average:

8.13%

0.06% of residents moved to foreign countries ($315 average AGI)
Baltimore County:

0.06%
Maryland average:

0.13%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Baltimore city, MD  2.05% ($35,475 average AGI)
to Harford County, MD  0.73% ($53,729)
to Anne Arundel County, MD  0.44% ($48,834)

Strongest AM radio stations in Towson:

  • WWLG (1370 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: M-10 BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WNST (1570 AM; 5 kW; TOWSON, MD)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WCAO (600 AM; 5 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WBMD (750 AM; daytime; 1 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WJFK (1300 AM; 5 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WLIF-AM, INC.)
  • WBIS (1190 AM; 50 kW; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: NATIONS RADIO, LLC)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBGR (860 AM; 3 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WWIN (1400 AM; 1 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Towson:

  • WTMD (89.7 FM; TOWSON, MD; Owner: TOWSON UNIVERSITY)
  • WLIF (101.9 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WLIF, INC.)
  • WWMX (106.5 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WIYY (97.9 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WERQ-FM (92.3 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WYPR (88.1 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WYPR LICENSE HOLDING LLC)
  • WXYV (105.7 FM; CATONSVILLE, MD; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
  • WZBA (100.7 FM; WESTMINSTER, MD; Owner: SHAMROCK COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WBJC (91.5 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE CITY COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WEAA (88.9 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MORGAN STATE COLLEGE)
  • WPOC (93.1 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WQSR (102.7 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFINITY OF CHESAPEAKE LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WSMJ (104.3 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • WRBS (95.1 FM; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: PETER & JOHN RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WWIN-FM (95.9 FM; GLEN BURNIE, MD; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WARM-FM (103.3 FM; YORK, PA; Owner: WSBA LICO, INC.)
  • WROZ (101.3 FM; LANCASTER, PA; Owner: HALL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WSOX (96.1 FM; RED LION, PA; Owner: LANCASTER-YORK BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • WYCR (98.5 FM; YORK-HANOVER, PA; Owner: RADIO HANOVER, INC.)
  • WGTY (107.7 FM; GETTYSBURG, PA; Owner: TIMES AND NEWS PUBLISHING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Towson:

  • WMJF-LP (Channel 16; TOWSON, MD; Owner: TOWSON UNIVERSITY)
  • WBFF (Channel 45; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CHESAPEAKE TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC)
  • 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)
  • WNUV (Channel 54; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE (WNUV-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WJZ-TV (Channel 13; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WUTB (Channel 24; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WBDC-TV (Channel 50; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)


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


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 8
Total length: 17 meters (56ft)
Total costs: $858,000
Total average daily traffic: 46,800
Total average daily truck traffic: 2,332
Total future (year 2016) average daily traffic: 78,600

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Towson)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Towson, MD)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 30 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 17 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 68 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Towson)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 46 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Towson)


Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 17 full and 3 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 ORIGINATED207$269,597292$303,3851,541$265,45966$182,7834$16,728,57065$227,630
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED7$286,09411$336,807107$250,43716$79,2380$05$106,000
APPLICATIONS DENIED9$224,10912$291,568247$284,01221$74,4150$021$167,639
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN16$251,34539$355,075271$260,1955$162,1860$012$208,694
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS5$260,2008$247,07862$263,6803$161,6670$03$102,000
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 20 tracts in Towson, MD

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 16 full and 3 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED38$294,00220$296,339
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED2$353,1803$282,560
APPLICATIONS DENIED5$255,1422$233,780
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$05$242,400
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 130
  • Hazardous Condition: 320
  • Service Call: 1

Incident types - Towson


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

Most common first names in Towson, MD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary70283.1 years
John53577.0 years
William47977.1 years
Margaret42582.2 years
Charles32977.6 years
Helen32282.6 years
James29176.2 years
Elizabeth28481.8 years
George27377.6 years
Robert25275.3 years
Most common last names in Towson, MD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith17479.4 years
Miller10879.8 years
Jones7179.5 years
Johnson6577.8 years
Williams6480.1 years
Brown5982.4 years
White5377.8 years
Moore4880.2 years
Taylor4682.3 years
Wilson4482.0 years
Businesses in Towson, MD
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven3Lane Furniture2
AMF Bowling1Macy's1
AT&T2Marriott1
Abercrombie & Fitch1Marshalls1
Abercrombie Kids1MasterBrand Cabinets1
Aeropostale1McDonald's2
Ann Taylor2Nordstrom2
Apple Store1Panera Bread1
BEBE1Payless1
Bath & Body Works1Penske1
Bed Bath & Beyond1PetSmart1
Best Western1Qdoba Mexican Grill1
Brookstone1Quiznos2
Burger King1RadioShack1
CVS1Ramada1
Chick-Fil-A2Red Robin1
Chipotle1Safeway1
Cinnabon 1Sephora1
Comfort Inn1Spencer Gifts1
Cricket Wireless1Sprint Nextel2
Domino's Pizza1Staples1
Dunkin Donuts3Starbucks7
Eddie Bauer1Subway5
FedEx17T-Mobile5
GNC1T.J.Maxx1
GameStop3Taco Bell1
Gap1Target1
Gymboree1The Limited1
Hollister Co.1Toys"R"Us2
IHOP1U-Haul2
KFC1UPS25
Kincaid1Verizon Wireless1
Kroger1Victoria's Secret1
LENSCRAFTERS1Walmart1
La-Z-Boy1
Browse common businesses in Towson, MD


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  • #84 on the list of "Top 100 cities with biggest houses (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #18 (21204) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most offices of physicians in 2005"
  • #62 (21204) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most offices of lawyers in 2005"
  • #99 (21286) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Estonian first ancestries"
  • #100 (21204) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Egyptian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #74 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that drank alcohol in the past 30 days"
  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Nitrogen Dioxide air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #89 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that exercised in the past month"

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