Livability Score

81
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) C-
Dolci Gelati Cafe
Coffee Shop
Takoma Beverage Company
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Turning Natural
Coffee Shop
Lost Sock
Coffee Shop
Sam's Donut Coffee
Coffee Shop
Senbeb Café
Coffee Shop
Takoma Coffee
Coffee Shop
Adulis Store
Coffee Shop
Tiramisu Café
Coffee Shop
Moorenko's Ice Cream & Café
Coffee Shop
Black Lion Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kaldi's Social House
Coffee Shop
Kaldi’s Social House
Coffee Shop
Bump ‘n Grind
Coffee Shop
Zed's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Lewi Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kefa Cafe
Coffee Shop
Culture Coffee Too
Coffee Shop
La Coop
Coffee Shop
Sabor Catering & Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
WAPA cafe
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (2) F
The loft
Theatre Arts
Dance Exchange
Theatre Arts
Rhizome
Theatre Arts
Montgomery College Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Regal Majestic 20
Cinema
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
Cinema
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Black Box Theater
Theatre Arts
The Filmore
Cinema
Fort Stevens Park
Attraction
William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Stadium
Stadium
JH Kehoe Track & Ludwig Field
Stadium
Home Theatres Regal Hyattsville Royale Regal Hyattsville Royale
Cinema
Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Lemon Collective
Art Gallery
Pope John Paul II National Shrine
Museum
Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Kibel and Linear Galleries
Art Gallery
Carter Barron Amphitheatre
Theatre Arts
Herman Maril Gallery
Art Gallery
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium
Museum
Hartke Theatre
Theatre Arts
Teatro de la Luna
Theatre Arts
SECU Stadium
Stadium
The David C. Driskell Center
Art Gallery
Food and Drink (13) C+
The Girl & The Vine
Alcohol
Arada Market
Alcohol
Main Street Pearl
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Lucky
Alcohol
Gusto Gelateria
Sweets
Spicy Delight
Fast Food
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
S&S Liquors
Alcohol
No. 1 China
Fast Food
Popeyes
Fast Food
Tonys Villa
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
Fine Beverage Depot
Alcohol
Takoma Station Tavern
Bar
Donut Run
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Charleys Philly Steaks
Fast Food
Pollo Campero
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
La Licoreria
Alcohol
Takoma Park Liquors
Alcohol
Fitness (3) A+
Mad Fitness
Gym
Roda
Gym
Willow Street Yoga
Gym
Cycled!
Gym
Yoga Heights
Gym
Lamond Recreation Center
Community Centre
Spark Fitness
Gym
Takoma Community Center
Community Centre
Takoma Elementary Recreation Center
Community Centre
Rabaut Recreation Center
Community Centre
Riggs LaSalle Recreation Center
Community Centre
Long Branch Community Center
Community Centre
Rollingcrest-Chillum Community Center
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Fort Stevens Recreation Center
Community Centre
Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center
Community Centre
Backus Recreation Center
Community Centre
9Round Fitness
Gym
Onelife Fitness - Fort Totten
Gym
Washington Ethical Society
Community Centre
Lighthouse Yoga Center
Gym
Emery Recreation Center
Community Centre
Rock Creek Sports Club
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Groceries (8) A+
Soko
Butcher
Spring Mill Bread Co.
Bakery
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Lidl
Grocery Store
Brazilian Bakery
Bakery
Red Apple Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Megamart
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Angkor Supermarket
Grocery Store
Atlantic Supermarket
Grocery Store
Casa Blanca
Bakery
H&A International Market
Grocery Store
Progresso Market (International)
Grocery Store
Bestway
Grocery Store
Ocean City Seafood
Seafood
Giant
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Patel Brothers
Grocery Store
LA Mart
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Nazret Market
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Sheridan International Market
Grocery Store
Parks (50) A+
Jackson Boyd Park
Park
Opal A. Daniels Neighborhood Park
Park
B.Y. Morrison Park
Park
Colby Neighborhood Park
Park
Forest Park
Park
Sligo Creek North Neighborhood Park
Park
Memorial Park
Park
Takoma-Piney Branch Local Park
Park
Grant Avenue Berm
Park
Spring Park
Park
Hefner Park
Park
Becca Lilly Neighborhood Park
Park
Takoma Urban Park
Park
Thomas Siegler Historic Site
Park
Ward Sinclair Plaza
Park
Lower Portal Park
Park
Hillwood Manor Neighborhood Park
Park
Sligo Mill Overlook Neighborhood Park
Park
Sligo Avenue Neighborhood Park
Park
Upper Portal Park
Park
Piney Branch Portal
Park
Toatley Fraser Park
Park
Lamond
Park
Piney Branch Portal
Park
Belle Ziegler Park
Park
Shops (58) A+
Azelea City Nails
Beauty
Roland's Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Sabela Hair Salon
Hairdresser
Zemen Market
Convenience Store
Beauty and Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Park Ritchie Market
Convenience Store
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Best Nails
Beauty
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Lishion Hair Studio
Hairdresser
Hiwot Fashion
Clothing
Value Furniture and Rugs
Furniture
Best Buy Furniture
Furniture
Salon Jam
Hairdresser
Fair Day's Play
Toys
Shegar Mart
Convenience Store
Bespoke Not Broke
Clothing
APlus
Convenience Store
Amano
Clothing
Takoma Bicycle
Bicycle
Scissor and Comb
Hairdresser
Solar Nails
Beauty
America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
Optician
Old Takoma Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Max Life
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 22.8% take public transportation in Takoma Park.
Public Transit Stops (8)
Stops & Stations A+
Carroll Ave & Garland Ave
Bus Stop
Carroll Ave & Garland Ave
Bus Stop
A
Bus Stop
B
Bus Stop
J
Bus Stop
H
Bus Stop
C
Bus Stop
G
Bus Stop
D
Bus Stop
E
Bus Stop
F
Bus Stop
F1 F2
Bus Stop
Takoma
Transit Station
A
Bus Stop
C
Bus Stop
B
Bus Stop
Takoma Langley Crossroads Transit Center
Bus Station
D
Bus Stop
G
Bus Stop
E
Bus Stop
F
Bus Stop
Butternut Street NW & 6th Street NW
Bus Stop
Butternut Street NW & Piney Branch Road NW
Bus Stop
Alaska Avenue NW & Kalmia Road NW
Bus Stop
Greyhound Bus Terminal
Bus Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
22.8% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Takoma Park is 159/100 - which is 34% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime B+

Takoma Park crime rates are 1,202 per 100k, which is 41% lower than Maryland
Property Crime
966 crimes per 100k A
Violent Crime
235 crimes per 100k B+
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employment A+

The median income in Takoma Park is $83,919 - which is 10% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$83,919 A
Unemployment Rate
4.0% D+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Montgomery County 2
Fire Station
Takoma Park Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Adventist HealthCare Takoma Park
Hospital
Takoma Park Police
Police
nusmiles
Dentist
Family Dental Center
Dentist
Elite Dental
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Community Clinic, Inc.
Pharmacy
1Stop Primary Urgent Care
Clinic
Pine Dentistry and Braces
Dentist
Children's National at Takoma Theater
Doctor
Kidz Family Dental
Dentist
CareFirst
Doctor
Premier Dental Care
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fresenius Kidney Care
Clinic
Langley Park Pharmacy and Medical Supplies
Pharmacy
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Chillum Fire Department Station 44
Fire Station
Metropolitan Police Boys and Girls Clubs
Police
Holy Cross Hospital Health Center at Montomery College
Hospital
Chillum-Adelphi Fire Station Company 34
Fire Station
Rockstar Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Silver Spring Fire Station 1
Fire Station
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing C

Takoma Park home prices are $611,400 - which is 111% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$611,400 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
17% A
Home Affordability
7.3x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools D+

The Takoma Park graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than Maryland
School Test Scores
32% F
High School Grad. Rates
87% B-
Elementary Schools (5) C-
Piney Branch Elementary
Takoma Park Elementary
Takoma Park Middle School
Takoma Academy Preparatory School
Carole Highlands Elementary
Rolling Terrace Elementary
Hope Community Pcs Lamond
East Silver Spring Elementary
Ideal Academy Pcs
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Elementary
Friendship Pcs - Ideal Ms
Takoma Ec
Sela Pcs
Ridgecrest Elementary
George E Peters Adventist School
Ida B. Wells Ms
Academia De La Recta Porta Icds
Whittier Ec
New Hampshire Estates Elem
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Capital City Pcs Middle
Capital City Pcs Lower
Lasalle Backus Ec
Quality Time Learning Center
Quality Time Early Learning Center
High Schools (2) F
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School
Takoma Academy
Coolidge Hs
Academia De La Recta Porta Icds
Capital City Pcs High
The Nora School
Chelsea School
Paul Pcs International High School
St Anns High School
Northwestern High
Northwestern Evening/Saturday High
El Haynes Pcs High
Montgomery Blair High
Kirov Academy Of Ballet Of Washington D.C.
Kingsbury Day School
Living Word Christian School
Washington Latin Pcs Upper School
Roosevelt Hs
Roosevelt Stay Hs
Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Girls Division
St Johns College High School
The Siena School
The Preparatory School Of D.C.
Luke C Moore High School
Dematha Catholic High School
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ratings A

Takoma Park has an overall rating of 81% from 8 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (7)
From AreaVibes A+
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Takoma Park Area Facts

  • Takoma Park has a Livability Score of 81/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Takoma Park crime rates are 41% lower than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Takoma Park is 34% higher than the Maryland average

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Everything and More in Takoma Park 4 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Takoma Park is one of the best areas in Maryland. Living in this city is awesome. The location is excellent for getting around. Local transportation includes frequent runs by buses and a metro train station. Many things are also within walking distance. There's a farmer's market ...Read More on Saturdays and just about every type of business to meet your needs.

A lot of families as well as singles flock to this area. The schools and libraries are great and there are some colleges and private schools in the city as well. The city is very diverse and artsy. The crime rate is low. There's a local paper that keeps everyone updated on events and what's going on in the city. There's lots of theatres in the area and all types of festivals and functions. A huge park with playgrounds and trails called Sligo Creek Park is a favorite of many residents.

Housing in the city runs the gamut from small inexpensive rentals to million dollar mansions. The cost of living otherwise is a bit high, but really depends on where you shop. Some of the best areas of Takoma Park are near Silver Spring and around the area that borders Washington, D.C. Read Less
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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

      Jackson Boyd Park
      Opal A. Daniels Neighborhood Park
      B.Y. Morrison Park
      Colby Neighborhood Park
      Forest Park
      Sligo Creek North Neighborhood Park
      Memorial Park
      Takoma-Piney Branch Local Park

      Entertainment

      The loft
      Dance Exchange
      Rhizome
      Montgomery College Performing Arts Center
      Regal Majestic 20
      AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
      AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
      Black Box Theater

      Food & Drink

      The Girl & The Vine
      Arada Market
      Main Street Pearl
      Dunkin'
      Wendy's
      Lucky
      Gusto Gelateria
      Spicy Delight

      A Commute

      Is public transit available in Takoma Park? Of all people who commute, 22.8% take public transportation in Takoma Park.
      Drive to Work
      52%

      24% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      23%

      18% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher 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 159/100 - which is 34% higher than Maryland.
      Takoma Park
      159

      59% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Takoma Park? Takoma Park crime rates are 1,202, which are 41% lower than Maryland
      Total Crime
      1,202 per 100k people

      48% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 84

      48% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -60%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Takoma Park? The median income in Takoma Park is $83,919 which is 10% higher than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $83,91952% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $46,45056% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      15% 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

      Adventist HealthCare Takoma Park

      Pharmacies

      Community Clinic, Inc.
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      C Housing

      What are Takoma Park home prices? Takoma Park home prices are $611,400 - which is 111% higher than Maryland
      Median home value
      $611,400231% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,15622% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      51%

      19% lower than the US average

      D+ Schools

      Does Takoma Park have good schools? The Takoma Park graduation rate is 87% - which is 1% higher than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      87%

      5% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      32%

      34% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      15% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Takoma Park a good place to live? Takoma Park has an overall rating of 81% from 8 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      8 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      7 total surveys

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