Taneytown Public RecordsMaryland

Taneytown, located in Carroll County, MD, has a 2020 population of approximately 7,234. The median age is 39.1 years. The population is about 50.7% female and 49.3% male. Racially, the city is 88.6% White, 5.4% African American, 2.2% Asian, and 2.9% Hispanic or Latino of any race, with small percentages of other groups. Taneytown's modest diversity reflects the wider Carroll County demographic trends.

Taneytown, located in Carroll County, MD, features a homeownership rate of about 72%, with median home values around $325,000 (2024). Renting is less common, with median rents near $1,600/month. The housing market shows stable growth, with property values rising about 4% annually. Housing mainly consists of single-family homes, with some townhouses. Key neighborhoods include Meade’s Crossing and Roberts Mill Run. Property taxes average 1.07% of assessed value. The city provides a suburban-rural mix, attracting families seeking affordability within commuting distance to Baltimore and Frederick.

Taneytown, located in Carroll County, MD, is served by Carroll County Public Schools, with one public elementary (Taneytown Elementary), one middle school (Northwest Middle), and high school students attending nearby Francis Scott Key High. The public schools district average a 2023 rating of 7/10 (GreatSchools). Approximately 90% of adults have a high school diploma, and 21% hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. School safety is strong, with no major incidents reported in recent years. Educational programs include Advanced Placement, STEM clubs, and career pathways, with adult education options available via Carroll Community College nearby.

Transportation in Taneytown, Carroll County, MD, is predominantly car-based, with 88% of residents commuting by personal vehicle and only around 0.1% using public transit, according to U.S. Census (2022) data. The average one-way commute time is approximately 35 minutes, higher than the national average of 26.4 minutes. Public transportation options are limited, mainly regional Carroll Transit System buses. Nearly 97% of households own at least one vehicle. Most residents commute to employment hubs in Westminster, Frederick, and the Baltimore metro area, via MD Routes 140 and 194, Taneytown’s primary transportation infrastructure.

Taneytown, Carroll County, MD, has no hospitals within city limits; residents typically access Carroll Hospital (202 beds) in Westminster, about 15 miles southeast. The area features several clinics and primary care providers, including Carroll Health Group and ExpressCare Urgent Care. Approximately 7% of Taneytown’s 7,200 residents are uninsured, lower than the national average. The population is 90% White, with a median age of 39. Common health issues include hypertension, diabetes, and obesity (adult obesity: 31% in Carroll County). Medicaid and Medicare serve significant roles in insurance coverage, especially among seniors and low-income residents.