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Rockville, MD vs Towson, MD

Rockville, MD vs Towson, MD: What the data shows

Rockville, MD is in Rockville, MD while Towson, MD is in Towson, MD — both in the same state. On home prices, Towson, MD is the more affordable option at $524,900 median — $140,500 less than Rockville, MD's $665,400. WYLT rates Rockville, MD as Settle here — an excellent place to put down roots — and Towson, MD as Settle here — an excellent place to put down roots.

Both neighborhoods have similar safety profiles. Rockville, MD has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Towson, MD has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Rockville, MD has Low flood risk and Towson, MD has Low flood risk.

Towson, MD is the more walkable neighborhood. Rockville, MD scores 20/100 (car-dependent) versus Towson, MD's 77/100 (very walkable). For families weighing school quality, Towson, MD has the higher school rating Rockville, MD rates 7.4/10 and Towson, MD rates 7.5/10.

CategoryRockville, MDTowson, MD
Housing
VerdictSettle hereSettle here
Median Price$665K$525K

Lower price

Median Rent$2K$2K

Lower rent

Median Income$125K

Higher income

$93K
Price VolatilityModerateModerate
Getting Around
Walk Score20/10077/100

More walkable

Transit Score1/10035/100

Better transit

Bike Score62/100

More bikeable

31/100
Commute33 min23 min

Shorter commute

Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+D+
Violent CrimeModerateModerate
Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateGood

Cleaner air

Community
Schools7.4/107.5/10

Better schools

Best for
FamiliesCommutersProfessionals
FamiliesCommutersStudents

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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