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Towson, MD

Towson is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 55,197 as of the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Baltimore County and the second-most populous unincorporated county seat in the United States (after Ellicott City, the seat of nearby Howard County, southwest of Baltimore).

The first inhabitants of the future Towson and central Baltimore County region were the Susquehannock people, who hunted in the area. Their region included all of Baltimore County, though their primary settlement was farther northeast along the Susquehanna River.

Towson is located at 39°23′35″N 76°36′34″W (39.392980, −76.609562). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.2 square miles (37 km²), of which 14.0 square miles (36 km²) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km²) (1.06%) is water. 

The community is located immediately north of Baltimore City, inside the Beltway (I-695), east of I-83, and along York Road. Its census boundaries include Pikesville to the west, Lutherville and Hampton to the north, Parkville to the east, and Baltimore to the south.

Major neighborhoods in Towson include Anneslie, Idlewylde, Greenbrier, Southland Hills, Rodgers Forge, Stoneleigh, Wiltondale, Towson Manor Village, Hunt Crest Estates, Knollwood-Donnybrook, East Towson, Loch Raven Village, West Towson. Ruxton, which lies to the west, is sometimes considered a part of Towson. Eudowood is a Towson neighborhood named after Eudocia, the wife of Dr. John T. Stansbury, on whose former estate it is situated.

Towson places a strong emphasis on health and wellness. The city is home to several healthcare facilities, including the University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center and Greater Baltimore Medical Center, ensuring that residents have access to top-notch medical services. For fitness and well-being, the Towson Family Center YMCA offers a variety of exercise programs and community activities. Additionally, the city's well-maintained parks and green spaces, like Cromwell Valley Park and Loch Raven Reservoir, provide opportunities for outdoor exercise and relaxation. Towson is not only a hub for education and healthcare but also a center for arts and culture. For a holistic approach, visit The Mindfulness Center for meditation and stress reduction classes.

Top sites in Towson, MD are Hampton National Historic Site, Fire Museum of Maryland, and Lake Roland Park.

Population: 57,683 (2023). ZIP codes: 21286, 21204, 21252, 21212, 21209, 21210, 21239 (county). Area code(s): 410, 443, and 667. Elevation: 463 ft (141 m).

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Is Towson, MD a good place to live?

Towson is in Baltimore County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Towson offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents own their homes. In Towson, there are a lot of coffee shops and parks. The public schools in Towson are highly rated.

Is it expensive to live in Towson, MD? 

Towson is ranked 72 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. The cost of living in Towson is 103.2% of the national average. The median home price in Towson is $515,000 with a median price per sqft of $240. The cost of living index for housing estimates the cost of housing in Towson to be 100.4% of the national average. This makes it an average US city.

What is the history of Towson, MD?

Towson, unincorporated community, Baltimore County, northern Maryland, U.S. It was named for Ezekiel Towson, who settled the area about 1750, and was made county seat in 1854. It evolved into a northern residential-industrial suburb of Baltimore. It is the seat of Goucher College (1885) and Towson University (1866; originally Maryland State Normal School), which moved from Baltimore in 1915 and is now part of the University of Maryland system.

Sources

Wikipedia

Baltimore County

Niche

Zerodown

Britannica

Fire Museum of Maryland

Lake Roland Park

University of Maryland St. Joseph Medical Center

Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Towson Family Center YMCA

Loch Raven Reservoir

Hampton National Historic Site

The Mindfulness Center

Cromwell Valley Park 

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