Takoma Park, Washington, DC Area Guide

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Takoma Park Area Facts

  • Takoma Park has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Takoma Park crime rates are 25% lower than the Washington average
  • Cost of living in Takoma Park is 3% higher than the Washington average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Takoma Park? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Shepherd Field
      North Portal
      Marvin Caplan Memorial Park
      Shepard Park Community Garden
      North Portal
      Beach Parkway
      Blair Circle
      Sonny's Green

      Entertainment

      Montgomery College Performing Arts Center
      AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
      AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
      Black Box Theater
      The Filmore
      Regal Majestic 20
      Rhizome
      Fort Stevens Park

      Food & Drink

      Subway
      Pizza Boli's
      Morris Miller Liquors
      Veridian Market and Wine
      McDonald's
      Denizens Brewing Company
      Creation Inn
      KFC/Taco Bell

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Takoma Park? Of all people who commute, 21.7% take public transportation in Takoma Park.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      27% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      22%

      15% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      11% lower than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Takoma Park? The cost of living in Takoma Park is 169/100 - which is 13% higher than District of Columbia.
      Takoma Park
      169

      69% more expensive than average

      Washington
      164

      64% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Takoma Park? Takoma Park crime rates are 3,879, which are 29% lower than District of Columbia
      Total Crime
      3,879 per 100k people

      70% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 26

      70% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      23%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Takoma Park? The median income in Takoma Park is $154,600 which is 112% higher than District of Columbia.
      Median household income
      $154,600179% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $70,566137% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      24% lower than the US average

      A Health & Safety

      Is Takoma Park a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Mule Hospital
      The Specialty Hospital of Washington
      Washington Hospital
      Wasington DC VA Medical Center
      Psychiatric Institute of Washington
      George Washington University Hospital
      Children's National Medical Center
      United Medical Center

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
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      Doctors

      Psychiatric Institute of Washington
      Center for Sickle Cell Disease
      Claridge Towers Geriatric Health Center
      Congress Heights Clinic
      Hillcrest Womens Surgical Center
      Howard University Hospital Family Health Center
      Perry Family Health Center
      The Center For Mental Health

      B Housing

      What are Takoma Park home prices? Takoma Park home prices are $751,983 - which is 49% higher than District of Columbia
      Median home value
      $751,983307% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $9203% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      89%

      40% higher than the US average

      A+ Schools

      Does Takoma Park have good schools? The Takoma Park graduation rate is 98% - which is 12% higher than District of Columbia
      High school grad. rates
      98%

      18% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      57%

      19% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      B+ User Ratings

      Is Takoma Park a good place to live? Takoma Park has an overall rating of 76% from 1 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      76%

      1 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      76%

      1 total surveys

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