Livability Score

86
/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 (22) A+
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Newell Den
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Avenue Cafe
Coffee Shop
The Bun Shop
Coffee Shop
Coffee Talk Cafe
Coffee Shop
Ben Da Coffee & Desserts
Coffee Shop
Insomnia Cookies
Coffee Shop
Gong Cha
Coffee Shop
Bread & Circuses Bistro
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Snow Cloud
Coffee Shop
Cunningham's Cafe and Bakery
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Atwater's
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Kokee Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Hampton Cafe
Coffee Shop
Corner Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Rise Biscuits Donuts
Coffee Shop
Café Zen
Coffee Shop
Atwater's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (24) A+
Schuerholz Park
Stadium
Unitas Stadium
Stadium
Tiger Softball Stadium
Stadium
Ma & Pa Railroad Abutment
Attraction
Torrent Lounge
Nightclub
Baltimore Actor's Theater Conservatory
Theatre Arts
Cinemark Towson
Cinema
Aigburth Vale
Museum
Round1
Bowling Alley
Dumbarton Farm Pillar
Attraction
Rosenberg Gallery
Art Gallery
Kraushaar Auditorium
Theatre Arts
Merrick Lecture Hall
Theatre Arts
Meyerhoff Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Fire Museum of Maryland
Museum
Federico Stadium
Stadium
Boys' Latin School of Military History Museum
Museum
Opossum House
Attraction
Lebrun''s Coaches Field Bleachers
Stadium
Riding Arena
Stadium
Paul Angelo Russo Stadium
Stadium
Goucher Stadium
Stadium
AMF Towson Lanes
Bowling Alley
Upper Field
Stadium
Senator Theatre
Cinema
Food and Drink (73) D-
BurgerFi
Fast Food
Uncorked
Alcohol
Papa John's
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Raising Cane's
Fast Food
Charles Village Pub & Patio
Bar
CR Pub
Bar
Insomnia Cookies
Sweets
Chipotle
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Towson Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
The Reservoir
Bar
Barley's Backyard Uptown
Bar
The Kent House
Bar
The Crease
Bar
World of Wine
Alcohol
Tiger Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
MOD Pizza
Fast Food
The Rec Room
Bar
The Habit Burger Grill
Fast Food
Sweetgreen
Fast Food
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Fast Food
Shake Shack
Fast Food
Torrent Lounge
Bar
World of Beer
Bar
Fitness (22) C-
BYKOTA Senior Center
Community Centre
Anytime Fitness
Gym
Knockout Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Stumpy's House
Gym
Crossfit Towson
Gym
Stoneleigh Pool
Gym
Yoga on York
Gym
Gelston Athletic Center
Gym
Decker Sports & Recreation Center
Gym
The Pilates Center
Gym
Todd Dance Studio
Gym
Welsh Gymnasium
Gym
Von Borries Aquatic Center
Gym
J.A.W. Iglehart Center
Gym
Hoppintots Childrens Gym
Gym
York Manor Pool
Gym
Baltimore Yoga Village
Gym
Simply Pilates
Gym
Coppermine Racquet and Fitness Club
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Coppermine Sports Center
Gym
Merritt Clubs
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
Youfit Health Clubs
Gym
Groceries (12) F
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
The Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Eddie's
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Graul's Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Sprouts Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Weis
Grocery Store
The Confetti Cake Bar
Bakery
Aldi
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Bonjour Bakery Cafe
Bakery
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
MOM's Bake Shop
Bakery
MOM's Organic Market
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Shoppers Food Warehouse
Grocery Store
Eddies of Roland Park-- Bake shop
Bakery
Eddie’s of Roland Park
Grocery Store
Asia Food
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Shop Rite
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Pĕkärä Bakery
Bakery
Parks (84) A+
Glen Arboretum
Park
Patriot Plaza
Park
West Towson Park
Park
Olympian Park
Park
Towson Manor Park
Park
Andrea B. Sherwin Playground
Playground
Radabaugh Park
Park
Riderwood Hills Park
Park
Tot Lot
Park
Stoneridge Park
Park
Adelaide Bentley Park
Park
Cancer Survivors Park
Park
Forge Park
Park
Orchard Hills Park
Park
Millstone Park at Roland Run
Park
Lake Walker
Park
Acorn Hill
Playground
Lake Roland
Park
Edgewood Park
Park
Lower School Playground
Playground
Essex Farms Park
Park
Overlook Park
Park
Evesham Avenue Park
Park
West Lutherville Park Playground
Playground
West Lutherville Park
Park
Shops (138) C+
Le's Nails & Spa
Beauty
Gamberdella's
Clothing
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Ché Nova Aesthetics
Beauty
Wilson Heritage
Furniture
Aloha nails 29
Beauty
Bead Wear
Gift Shop
Grillo & Co
Fashion
Empire Wigs
Beauty
Hairway to Steven
Hairdresser
Lluminaire Salon
Beauty
Towson Tobacco Market
Convenience Store
10 Car Pile Up
Clothing
Palm Beach Tan
Beauty
Durank Dominican Barber Shop
Hairdresser
European Wax Center
Beauty
Tropical Tanning Center
Beauty
Royal Farms
Convenience Store
Mercado Latino Towson Market
Convenience Store
Future Nails & Spa
Beauty
Le’s Nail Bar
Beauty
Brightside Boutique
Clothing
Tiara Jewelers
Fashion
Circle East
Mall
Ethan Allen
Furniture
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Towson.
Public Transit Stops (135)
Stops & Stations A+
Towsontown Boulevard & Towsontown Court Eastbound
Bus Stop
Towsontown Boulevard & Towson Court Westbound
Bus Stop
Sheppard Pratt Hospital Westbound
Bus Stop
Campus View Drive at Sheppard Pratt Hospital
Bus Stop
Sheppard Pratt Hospital Eastbound
Bus Stop
Towsontown Boulevard & Osler Drive Westbound
Bus Stop
Towsontown Boulevard & Osler Drive Eastbound
Bus Stop
Osler Drive & Sheppard Pratt Hospital
Bus Stop
Towsontown Boulevard & University Avenue Eastbound
Bus Stop
Towsontown Boulevard & University Avenue Westbound
Bus Stop
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Bus Stop
Osler Drive & Sister Pierre Drive Southbound
Bus Stop
Osler Drive & Sister Pierre Drive Northbound
Bus Stop
GBMC Hospital & La Petite Child Care Center Opposite Westbound
Bus Stop
GBMC Hospital & La Petite Child Care Center Eastbound
Bus Stop
Charles Street & GBMC Hospital Northbound
Bus Stop
Charles Street & GBMC Hospital Far-side Southbound
Bus Stop
Charles Street & Sheppard Pratt Hospital Southbound
Bus Stop
Charles Street & Charlesway Northbound
Bus Stop
Bosley Avenue & Chesapeake Avenue Far-side Southbound
Bus Stop
Charles Street & Charles Way Southbound
Bus Stop
Osler Drive & Auburn Drive Opposite Northbound
Bus Stop
111 Chesapeake
Bus Stop
York Road & Aigburth Road Southbound
Bus Stop
York Road & Aigburth Road Northbound
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
3.9% D
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Towson is 129/100 - which is 8% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime C-

Towson crime rates are 2,037 per 100k, which is equal to Maryland
Property Crime
1,639 crimes per 100k C+
Violent Crime
399 crimes per 100k D+
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employment A+

The median income in Towson is $90,951 - which is 20% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$90,951 A+
Unemployment Rate
2.6% A
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (35)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Gilchrist Center For Hospice Care
Nursing Home
General Services
Police
Sheppard Pratt Hospital
Hospital
Greater Baltimore Medical Center
Hospital
O'Dea Building
Doctor
Ward & West
Clinic
University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
Hospital
Cancer Institute
Doctor
Towson Fire Department Station 1
Fire Station
Baltimore County Police Precinct 6 - Towson
Police
Baltimore County Sheriff's Office
Police
Advanced Radiology at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
Doctor
The Professional Centre
Doctor
Michael K. Spodak, M.D., P.A.
Doctor
Health Mart
Pharmacy
Aigburth Vale
Hospital
Baltimore Eye Physicians
Doctor
Patient First
Clinic
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dental Excellence
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Austin Pharmacy & Medical Supplies
Pharmacy
Ruxton Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Baltimore Center of Advanced Dentistry
Dentist
Baltimore County Police Department Headquarters
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Towson home prices are $367,200 - which is 26% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$367,200 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
9% B+
Home Affordability
4x (home price to income ratio) D+
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schools A-

The Towson graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Maryland
School Test Scores
51% D-
High School Grad. Rates
94% A+
Elementary Schools (10) F
The Forbush School At Glyndon
Afternoon Group Learning Centers
Home Assignments-Elementary
Baltimore County Home & Hospital
Loyola Blakefield
Rodgers Forge Elementary
Baltimore Actor'S Theatre - The Dumbarton House
Dumbarton Middle
West Towson Elementary
Ridge Ruxton
Brown Memorial Weekday School
Good Shepherd School
Stoneleigh Elementary
St Pius X School
St Pius X Church
Hampton Elementary
Church Of The Redeemer Parish Day School
Cromwell Valley Elementary Technology
Loch Raven Technical Academy
Riderwood Elementary
The Bryn Mawr School
Lutherville Laboratory
Govans Presbyterian Preschool
Grace United Methodist Preschool
Govans Elementary
High Schools (13) A+
Mann Residential School
The Forbush School At Glyndon
Extended Day Learning Program
Home Assignments-Secondary
Bcdc Educational Center
Loyola Blakefield
Towson High Law & Public Policy
Baltimore Actor'S Theatre - The Dumbarton House
George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology
Ridge Ruxton
Calvert Hall College High School
The Bryn Mawr School
Mercy High School
Gilman School
Notre Dame Preparatory School
Concordia Preparatory School
Roland Park Country School
Bais Yaakov Eva Winer High School
Loch Raven High
Central Edlp At Loch Raven High School
The Park School Of Baltimore
Woodbourne School At Conrad
Bais Hamedrash & Mesivta Of Baltimore
Reginald F. Lewis High School
Achievement Academy @ Harbor City High
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ratings A

Towson has an overall rating of 81% from 6 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (5)
From AreaVibes A+
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Towson, Maryland: Day and Night Life in the County Seat 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 23, 2012) I have lived in Towson, Maryland for almost 25 years. It is the seat of Baltimore County. Filled with historical buildings dating back to the 17th century, Towson is a bustling town of commercial, recreational and government businesses surrounded by sprawling countryside. The hea ...Read More rt of Towson is where all of the legislation for the county takes place. Therefore, everything centers around the courthouse. Office buildings once solely full of legal professionals and government personnel, Towson has become the heart of the county.

York Road is the main thoroughfare lined with quaint shops, unique bars and restaurants and family-owned service shops. Just off of the main drag is Towson Town Center, a four-story mall anchored by Nordstrom and Macy's. A luxury wing was added in a few years ago that offers stores such as Burberry and Tiffany & Co. A large development project is in the works to bring back a hometown feel to Towson. As Towson has grown, traffic and population have taken a toll on businesses as York Road is usually running at a snail's pace with stop-and-go traffic. Developers hope to bring families back into Towson by offering amenities such as ample free parking, tree-lined walking paths, and easier access to the entertainment and recreational facilities planned. Cinemark has signed on as a tenant for a multi-use establishment. The company is building a 12-screen, state-of-the-art theater that will be joined be retail, restaurant, and office space.

Since I moved to the area, 25 colleges and universities have made this a college town. College lacrosse is the sport to play or watch on spring weekends. Therefore, there are many lacrosse-themed sports bars in the area. In addition, a music venue was opened in an old single screen movie theater to cater to the tastes of the student population. The Recher Theatre, once host to many local favorites, now attracts national acts throughout the week. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

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

      Parks

      Glen Arboretum
      Patriot Plaza
      West Towson Park
      Olympian Park
      Towson Manor Park
      Andrea B. Sherwin Playground
      Radabaugh Park
      Riderwood Hills Park

      Entertainment

      Schuerholz Park
      Unitas Stadium
      Tiger Softball Stadium
      Ma & Pa Railroad Abutment
      Torrent Lounge
      Baltimore Actor's Theater Conservatory
      Cinemark Towson
      Aigburth Vale

      Food & Drink

      BurgerFi
      Uncorked
      Papa John's
      Dunkin'
      Raising Cane's
      Charles Village Pub & Patio
      CR Pub
      Insomnia Cookies

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Towson? Of all people who commute, 3.9% take public transportation in Towson.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      1% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      1% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Towson? The cost of living in Towson is 129/100 - which is 8% higher than Maryland.
      Towson
      129

      29% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      C- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Towson? Towson crime rates are 2,037, which are equal to Maryland
      Total Crime
      2,037 per 100k people

      12% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 50

      12% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Towson? The median income in Towson is $90,951 which is 20% higher than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $90,95164% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $49,75867% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      44% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

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

      Hospitals

      University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
      Greater Baltimore Medical Center
      Aigburth Vale
      Sheppard Pratt Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Health Mart
      Ruxton Pharmacy
      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      CVS Pharmacy
      Austin Pharmacy & Medical Supplies

      Doctors

      Belcara Multispecialty Center
      The Professional Centre
      Michael K. Spodak, M.D., P.A.
      Baltimore Eye Physicians
      Advanced Radiology at University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center
      Cancer Institute
      O'Dea Building

      A+ Housing

      What are Towson home prices? Towson home prices are $367,200 - which is 26% higher than Maryland
      Median home value
      $367,20099% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,48857% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      58%

      9% lower than the US average

      A- Schools

      Does Towson have good schools? The Towson graduation rate is 94% - which is 9% higher than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      94%

      13% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      51%

      7% higher than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      15:1

      4% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Towson a good place to live? Towson has an overall rating of 81% from 6 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      81%

      6 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      84%

      5 total surveys

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