Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 18% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
19%
Towson, MD
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,721
Population
58,437
Renter Mix
47% Rent
Baltimore suburb relishes access to higher education and various amenities
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Suburban
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Quaint
Towson, located in Baltimore County, combines suburban comfort with metropolitan convenience. This bustling community, anchored by Towson University and Goucher College, seamlessly blends historic architecture with modern development. The downtown area features Towson Town Center mall and Towson Square, offering extensive shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate the Hampton National Historic Site, which preserves beautiful gardens and an authentic 18th-century Georgian manor house. Current rental trends show steady growth, with average one-bedroom apartments commanding $1,665 per month, reflecting a 2.7% increase over the previous year, while two-bedroom units average $1,973.
Towson's neighborhoods each have their own distinct character, from the tree-lined streets of West Towson to the established communities of Stoneleigh and Rodgers Forge. The area near the universities offers numerous apartment options, while neighborhoods like Wiltondale and Anneslie feature a mix of housing styles. The Hampton Mansion stands as a testament to Towson's heritage, which began in 1752 when brothers William and Thomas Towson established the community. Today's Towson embraces both its past and future, with innovations like the Towson Loop, a free circulator bus service launched in 2021. Residents also benefit from the Towson Bike Beltway, a network of cycling paths connecting residential areas to shopping and entertainment districts.
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Towson University is one of America's leading public universities in Towson, Maryland.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$90,820
Average: $122,341
Education
27,848
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
29,214
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Towson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
47%
Non-Renters
53%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Towson, MD is $1,588 for a studio, $1,721 for one bedroom, $2,007 for two bedrooms, and $2,224 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Towson has increased by 4.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,721/month
797 Sq Ft
House
$2,246/month
726 Sq Ft
Townhome
$2,466/month
678 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Towson, MD is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
395 Students
Public
Grades K-5
395 Students
Pleasant Plains Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
527 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
527 Students
Towson High Law & Public Policy
Public
Grades 9-12
1,676 Students
George W. Carver Center For Arts & Technology
Public
Grades 9-12
984 Students
SOUTHEAST Edlp at Dundalk High School
Public
Grades 9-12
6 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Watson-King Planetarium
- Hampton National Historic Site
- Lake Roland Park
- Cromwell Valley Park
- Cylburn Arboretum
Transit / Subway
Military Bases
Airports
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.