Towson is a city in Maryland state in USA with a population of 57542 residents.. The poverty rate of Towson is 11.1%, which is 21% lower than national average. The typical household in Towson earns $90951 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 28.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Towson, only 96% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Towson remained 4.2%, which is 11% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Towson, only 66% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 18% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Towson is 123, which is 23% higher than national average. Median home value in Towson is $367200 , which is 60% higher than national average. While median income in Towson remained $90951, which is 35% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.