Living in Towson
Towson is a large place in Maryland, United States, home to 55,197 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 6%, #359 of 6,227), business owners (top 8%, #850 of 12,111), digital natives (top 8%, #352 of 4,750).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Towson
- The Chesapeake Bay is 14 km away.
- It is part of Greater Baltimore, 11 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 23 min and sets around 22:46; in late June it sets around 2:37.
How Towson ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Maryland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #2,686 of 11,898 | #112 of 439 | Map |
| Low-income household | 45 | #3,399 of 9,771 | #46 of 293 | Map |
| Low-income family | 52 | #2,649 of 8,006 | #71 of 284 | Map |
| Single parent | 58 | #1,683 of 6,237 | #54 of 223 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 65 | #2,678 of 9,474 | #121 of 349 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #2,906 of 9,474 | #104 of 349 | Map |
| Early retiree | 66 | #2,236 of 10,762 | #103 of 329 | Map |
| Single professional | 71 | #362 of 4,537 | #18 of 174 | Map |
| Young professional | 73 | #382 of 4,444 | #12 of 180 | Map |
| DINKS | 76 | #438 of 3,053 | #24 of 119 | Map |
| Remote worker | 60 | #2,460 of 7,271 | #81 of 228 | Map |
| Commuter | 78 | #359 of 6,227 | #9 of 291 | Map |
| Car-free household | 72 | #616 of 3,933 | #12 of 172 | Map |
| Student | 78 | #247 of 2,119 | #4 of 82 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 52 | #2,037 of 8,006 | #41 of 284 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 41 | #6,358 of 12,111 | #95 of 361 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #570 of 4,114 | #15 of 170 | Map |
| Expat professional | 75 | #739 of 7,271 | #46 of 228 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 70 | #1,809 of 9,474 | #61 of 349 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #12,026 of 18,063 | #382 of 487 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 38 | #3,941 of 16,523 | #231 of 460 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 31 | #13,638 of 18,063 | #348 of 487 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,461 of 16,523 | #70 of 460 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 81 | #253 of 21,167 | #28 of 551 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 70 | #1,899 of 12,111 | #84 of 361 | Map |
| Coastal living | 67 | #2,635 of 6,413 | #162 of 321 | Map |
| Business owner | 76 | #850 of 12,111 | #63 of 361 | Map |
| Digital native | 66 | #352 of 4,750 | #7 of 186 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Hampton (Maryland) 3 km
- Lutherville 3 km
- Timonium 4 km
- Lutherville-Timonium 4 km
- Hamilton Hills 5 km
- Mays Chapel 5 km
- Parkville (Maryland) 6 km
- North Harford Road 6 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.