Located just 13 miles north of Downtown Baltimore City, the city of Towson, is situated inside the Beltway (I-695), east of I-83 and along York Road. Lying to the west of Towson are Ruxton and Riderwood, which many consider to be part of the community. The communities surrounding Towson-Ruxton are Lutherville-Timonium and Hampton to the north, Pikesville to the west and Parkville to the east. The county seat of Baltimore County, Towson features a number of neighborhoods including: Anneslie, East Towson, and West Towson, Hunt Crest Estates, Rodgers Forge, Southland Hills, Stoneleigh, and Wiltondale.
Ruxton is considered one of Baltimore's premier neighborhoods; here you will find many of the original country estates of the city's historic elite and the L'Hirondelle Country Club. While the community has become more suburbanized, Ruxton hosts one of the highest real estate values in Maryland.
The Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC), St. Joseph Hospital and the Sheppard Pratt Health System are all located within the Towson area, offering a wide range of comprehensive services. These health care facilities are one of the area’s largest employers, attracting a number of medical professionals and private practices from all over the country.
Residents are attracted to the schools in Baltimore County because of their high standards for academic excellence and national recognition. While many residents attend private schools, the Towson-Ruxton students are served by the Baltimore County Public Schools System. The three high schools, two middle schools and seven elementary schools provide students with an exemplary education that includes a first-rate fine arts program and technology support to prepare students for a successful transition to college and beyond.
While most residents attend private schools, Towson-Ruxton residents are located in the Baltimore County Public Schools district. The three high schools in the community include: Towson High School, Loch Raven High School, and Carver Center for Arts and Technology.
Carver Center for Arts and Technology is a public magnet high school located in Towson, known for its distinguished arts program. With approximately 800 students, who are selected by combination of audition and lottery, Carver's magnet programs feature nine specialty areas, or "primes": literary arts, culinary, business, carpentry, cosmetology, dance, design and production, acting, vocal music, and visual arts (art such as painting, sculpture ect.). The visual art prime is further divided into concentrations, including drawing and painting, multimedia, photography, sculpture, and telemedia.
Housing Cost
Towson/Ruxton offers residents a variety of home options, whether you're searching for a sprawling estate or starter home for your new family.
Real Estate is in Towson area reflects the average East Coast housing prices. For a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, 1,000 square foot Condo or Townhouse averages about $190,000. Single family homes start at around $275,000 and can go up to the millions. The average 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, in one of Towson's quaint neighborhoods, is around $375,000, complete with plenty of space for families with growing children. Popular housing styles include brick colonial, split level and ranch-style.
Demographics
Population in July 2007: 54,051. Towson covers 14.0 sqare miles. It sits at an elevation of 460 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 21204, 21286 - Area codes: 410, 443
Weather
Towson, MD climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 87.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 24.80 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Towson is 51.53 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.57 Inches.
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