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Towson
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Towson, Maryland, is an energetic suburb just north of Baltimore, known for its busy downtown, major shopping destinations, and the presence of Towson University. The city blends historic charm with modern amenities, making it attractive for families, students, and professionals.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
39.40°, -76.60°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
78
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
92
Monthly Cost
$3,145
Local Cost
$2,020
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
93
English
100
Temperature
12.0°C
Summer Avg
23.7°C
Winter Avg
0.1°C
Record High
39.5°C
Record Low
-22.1°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
1162 mm
Internet Speed
280 Mbps
Upload
70 Mbps
Latency
10 ms
City Vibrancy
45
Coworking
1
Cafes
20
Nightlife
10
Parks
14
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1113.0
Airport
MTN
Distance
18 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-21.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 14 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.
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