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Cost of living in Towson summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Towson. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Towson is 135 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Towson is 1.4x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Towson is $472,632.
The median income in Towson is $101,320.
Towson's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Towson Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Towson | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 103 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 107 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 193 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 111 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Towson, MD Weather
The average high in Towson is 65.6° and the average low is 45.4°.
There are 72.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.5 inches of precipitation each year with 21.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Towson |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.4 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 21.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Towson Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Towson
The current population in Towson is 58,679. The population has increased 8.5% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 58,679 | 1.7% |
| 2023 | 57,683 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 57,617 | -2.4% |
| 2021 | 59,014 | 2.6% |
| 2020 | 57,542 | -0.5% |
| 2019 | 57,817 | -0.9% |
| 2018 | 58,347 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 58,766 | 1.0% |
| 2016 | 58,189 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 57,725 | 1.0% |
| 2014 | 57,146 | 1.2% |
| 2013 | 56,483 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 55,811 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 55,069 | 1.9% |
| 2010 | 54,068 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Towson
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Towson is:
66.6% White with 39,087 White residents.
16.5% African American with 9,697 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 53 American Indian residents.
6.0% Asian with 3,498 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 203 Other residents.
4.4% Two Or More with 2,593 Two Or More residents.
6.0% Hispanic with 3,548 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Towson | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 66.6% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 16.5% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 6.0% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.4% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 6.0% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Towson
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Towson is 54.5% female with 32,009 female residents.
Towson is 45.5% male with 26,669 male residents.
| Gender | Towson | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 54.5% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 45.5% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Towson for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Towson completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Towson completed 9-12th grade.
9.0% of adults in Towson completed high school / ged.
12.0% of adults in Towson completed some college.
6.0% of adults in Towson completed associate's degree.
34.0% of adults in Towson completed bachelor's degree.
22.0% of adults in Towson completed master's degree.
8.0% of adults in Towson completed professional degree.
6.0% of adults in Towson completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Towson | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 9.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 12.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 34.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 22.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 8.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Towson, Maryland
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8.2% of households in Towson earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Towson earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Towson earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.1% of households in Towson earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.4% of households in Towson earn $35,000 to $49,999.
12.0% of households in Towson earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Towson earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.6% of households in Towson earn $100,000 to $149,999.
11.5% of households in Towson earn $150,000 to $199,999.
23.7% of households in Towson earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Towson | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.2% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.1% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.4% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 12.0% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.6% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 11.5% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 23.7% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
