Primary sources for Towson, MD
- Census Bureau profile of Towson, MD, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Towson, MD, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Towson, MD, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Towson, MD
Electricity rates in Towson, Maryland
Towson, MD ranks 3 of 41 Maryland cities for the youngest residents (median age 33.2). Towson, Maryland has 57,683 residents in 22,485 households; 35.6% heat with electricity.
Towson is a census-designated place, a Census Bureau statistical area and not an incorporated city; the figures describe Towson as the Bureau draws it.
Households in Towson, MD can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Towson on the map
Baltimore County, with Towson marked
Who supplies Towson
Baltimore County lists 1 utility for Towson, MD, a city of 57,683: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Baltimore County page.
Who lives in Towson: income, cars, homes
In Towson, MD, 4,929 of 9,117 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 9,433 households moved in since 2018 and 3,897 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. 6,469 residents of Towson, MD live below the poverty line, and the median age is 33.2. In Towson, MD, 4,091 of 22,485 households earn under $35,000, 4,072 $35,000-$75,000, 6,458 $75,000-$150,000 and 7,864 $150,000 or more. Towson, MD homes: 12,948 have 3+ bedrooms, 4,916 none or one, median 6.0 rooms. Of 28,505 workers in Towson, MD, 5,926 work from home, 18,492 drive alone, 572 ride transit and 1,404 walk. In Towson, MD, 1,973 households own no vehicle and 11,478 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that.
Household income in Towson, MD
| Towson, MD | Value | Rank in Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Towson, MD, households under $35,000 | 18.2% | 10 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, households $150,000 or more | 35.0% | 17 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, residents below poverty | 12.7% | 7 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, median age | 33.2 | 39 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 53.3% | 32 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, households without a vehicle | 8.8% | 16 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, households with 2+ vehicles | 51.0% | 25 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, workers at home | 20.8% | 13 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, cost-burdened renters | 54.1% | 9 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, moved in since 2018 | 42.0% | 6 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, moved in before 2000 | 17.3% | 27 of 41 |
Facts about Towson
- Residents of Towson, MD, ACS 2023
- 57,68315 of 41 Maryland cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Towson, MD
- $100,48124 of 41 of those cities
- Households in Towson, MD
- 22,4852.57 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Towson, MD
- 56.1%12,603 owners and 9,882 renter households
- Housing units in Towson, MD
- 24,3041,819 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Towson, MD
- 35.6%7,999 of 22,485 homes
- Land area of Towson, MD
- 14.2 sq mi4,075.7 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Towson, MD
- 2.0%at 929 kWh a month over the $100,481 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Towson, MD
- 439NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 761.1 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Towson, MD
- 196516,756 of 24,304 homes (68.9%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Towson, MD
- $445,100$1,784 gross rent a month, 4.81% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Towson
Compare Towson with nearby cities
| City near Towson, MD | Distance from Towson | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towson, MD (this page) | 0 mi | 57,683 | $100,481 | 1965 | $445,100 | 439 | 20.8% |
| Parkville, MD | 3.6 mi east | 30,423 (-27,260) | $78,405 (-$22,076) | 1957 (-8 yr) | $251,100 (-$194,000) | 431 (-8) | 11.3% (-9.5 pts) |
| Pikesville, MD | 4.4 mi west | 34,253 (-23,430) | $97,218 (-$3,263) | 1974 (+9 yr) | $404,100 (-$41,000) | 455 (+16) | 21.5% (+0.7 pts) |
| Milford Mill, MD | 8.7 mi west | 31,939 (-25,744) | $76,676 (-$23,805) | 1977 (+12 yr) | $269,900 (-$175,200) | 461 (+22) | 10.6% (-10.2 pts) |
| Owings Mills, MD | 9.2 mi west | 35,626 (-22,057) | $94,046 (-$6,435) | 1995 (+30 yr) | $335,000 (-$110,100) | 437 (-2) | 16.4% (-4.4 pts) |
| Woodlawn, MD | 9.3 mi southwest | 40,476 (-17,207) | $78,591 (-$21,890) | 1969 (+4 yr) | $269,800 (-$175,300) | 471 (+32) | 14.7% (-6.1 pts) |
Outage risk around Towson
Towson, MD, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 426 wind and 13 tornado, 761.1 per 100,000 residents of 57,683. Top gust near Towson, MD: 78 knots, 90 mph. Damage near Towson, MD: $28.9M.
Reports within 15 miles of Towson, MD
wind and tornado reports, Towson, MD
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- 35'25
| Towson, MD | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Towson, MD, 2015 | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Towson, MD, 2016 | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Towson, MD, 2017 | 52 | 0 | 52 |
| Towson, MD, 2018 | 20 | 2 | 22 |
| Towson, MD, 2019 | 58 | 1 | 59 |
| Towson, MD, 2020 | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| Towson, MD, 2021 | 76 | 1 | 77 |
| Towson, MD, 2022 | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Towson, MD, 2023 | 43 | 2 | 45 |
| Towson, MD, 2024 | 19 | 4 | 23 |
| Towson, MD, 2025 | 32 | 3 | 35 |
Housing and heating in Towson
Towson, MD: 16,756 of 24,304 homes were built before 1980 and 3,897 in 2000 or later. Towson, MD has 8,111 detached houses, 9,383 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 0 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Towson, MD
% of homes by decade built, Towson, MD
- 11pre-40
- 1040s
- 2250s
- 1460s
- 1270s
- 880s
- 790s
- 700s
- 910s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Towson, MD
| Towson, MD | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towson, MD, median year built | 1965 | 1973 | -8 years | 33 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, built before 1980 | 68.9% | 59.5% | +9.5 points | 8 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, built 2000 or later | 16.0% | 13.7% | +2.3 points | 24 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, detached houses | 33.4% | 47.2% | -13.8 points | 32 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 38.6% | 25.4% | +13.2 points | 11 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, mobile homes | 0.0% | 0.8% | -0.8 points | 32 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, renter households | 43.9% | 33.7% | +10.3 points | 11 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, median home value | $445,100 | $330,000 | +$115,100 | 16 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, median gross rent a month | $1,784 | $1,566 | +$218 | 22 of 41 |
| Towson, MD, people per household | 2.25 | 2.51 | -0.26 | 40 of 41 |
Cost of living with electricity in Towson
Towson, MD: 22,485 households at $1,414 a year per home for electricity (Baltimore County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $31.8 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,254 a year per household.
| Group in Towson, MD | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Towson, MD median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towson, MD, all households | 22,485 | $1,414 | $31.8 million | 1.41% |
| Towson, MD, homeowners | 12,603 | $1,683 | $21.2 million | 1.67% |
| Towson, MD, renters | 9,882 | $878 | $8.7 million | 0.87% |
Analyst note on Towson
Towson, MD counts 57,683 residents in 22,485 households, on 14.2 square miles. Household income in Towson, MD is $100,481; 12,603 of its 22,485 households own. 7,999 of the 22,485 occupied homes in Towson, MD heat with electricity.
Towson, MD has 24,304 housing units, 1,819 of them vacant or seasonal. Towson, MD ranks 9 of 41 Maryland cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1965). Towson, MD ranks 9 of 41 Maryland cities for renters paying 30% or more of income on rent (54.1%).
Towson, MD ranks 10 of 41 Maryland cities for households earning under $35,000 (18.2%).
ZIP codes in Towson
| ZIP area touching Towson, MD | Share of the ZIP's land inside Towson | Share of Towson's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 21204 (Towson, MD) | 100.0% | 44.2% |
| 21286 (Towson, MD) | 34.9% | 21.2% |
| 21212 (Towson, MD) | 43.4% | 14.1% |
| 21209 (Towson, MD) | 15.5% | 7.1% |
| 21239 (Towson, MD) | 26.5% | 5.5% |
| 21210 (Towson, MD) | 15.6% | 3.8% |
| 21252 (Towson, MD) | 100.0% | 1.8% |
| 21285 (Towson, MD) | 100.0% | 1.3% |
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Questions on Towson
Towson: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Towson, MD: Maryland households pick a supplier and plan, and Baltimore County lists 1 utility.
Towson: how does it rank among Maryland cities?
Towson, MD: rank 15 of 41 by its 57,683 residents, rank 24 of 41 by $100,481 median income.
Towson: how many homes heat with electricity?
Towson, MD: 7,999 of 22,485 occupied homes, 35.6%; Baltimore County 36.5%.
Towson: how much income goes to electricity?
At 929 kWh a month, 2.0% of the $100,481 median income in Towson, MD.
Towson: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Maryland yes; municipal and co-op areas around Towson, MD may be closed.
Towson: damaging storms reported nearby?
439 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Towson, MD, 2015 to 2025, 761.1 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Towson?
Towson, MD: median home built 1965; 16,756 of 24,304 homes (68.9%) predate 1980, 8,111 are detached and 9,383 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Towson, MD renters struggle with rent?
4,929 of 9,117 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many residents of Towson, MD live below the poverty line?
6,469 residents.
How many households in Towson, MD earn under $35,000?
4,091 of 22,485, against 7,864 at $150,000 or more.