What are the schools like in Taneytown, MD?

Taneytown is served primarily by Carroll County Public Schools. The district operates 23 elementary schools, 9 middle schools, and 11 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.6:1.

What is the median household income in Taneytown?

The median household income in Taneytown, MD is $78,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.

What is the weather like in Taneytown, MD?

Taneytown has an average high temperature of 40.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.5 inches.

Taneytown, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Taneytown, MD affordable or expensive?

Taneytown's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Taneytown is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $300,000 and the median rent is $797 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Taneytown, MD?

Taneytown has a violent crime rate of 62.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 360.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Taneytown, MD a Good Place to Live?

Taneytown is a small town of 7,234 in Maryland, with a median household income of $78,333 and a 4.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Taneytown stands out for solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Taneytown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Taneytown city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.7

Taneytown's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Taneytown costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Taneytown, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$300,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$797	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	80.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Taneytown's violent crime rate is 62.3 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

62.3 /100k

Property Crime

360.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Taneytown is served primarily by Carroll County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Taneytown, MD	National Avg
School District	Carroll County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	23	—
Middle Schools	9	—
High Schools	11	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	23.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Taneytown sees average highs of 40.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 45.4 inches of annual precipitation and 27.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Taneytown, MD
Average High — January	40.0°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	45.4"
Annual Snowfall	27.5"

Demographics

Metric	Taneytown, MD	National Avg
Population	7,234	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	37.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	86.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	9.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	26.0%	22.2%
65 and over	21.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Union Bridge, MD 6 mi Littlestown, PA 7 mi New Windsor, MD 9 mi Emmitsburg, MD 9 mi Westminster, MD 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Taneytown

Taneytown, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

21787

Taneytown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taneytown, MD affordable or expensive?

Taneytown's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Taneytown roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $300,000 and median rent is $797/month.

What is the crime rate in Taneytown, MD?

Taneytown's violent crime rate is 62.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 360.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Taneytown?

Public schools in Taneytown are operated by Carroll County Public Schools. The district has 23 elementary, 9 middle, and 11 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 23.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Taneytown, MD a good place to live?

Taneytown, MD has a population of 7,234, a median household income of $78,333, and an unemployment rate of 4.2%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Taneytown?

Taneytown averages 40.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.4 inches with about 27.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Taneytown?

Taneytown, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 21787.

What is the population of Taneytown?

The population of Taneytown, Maryland is 7,234 with a median age of 38.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Taneytown?

Key numbers for living in Taneytown: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $300,000, median household income $78,333, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Taneytown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.