20912 scores 14.5 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 8 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Takoma Park Food Co-Op, about 0.5 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 20912?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20912 is Takoma, about 1.1 miles away in a straight line. There are 2 Metro stations within 2 miles.

How much does it cost to live in 20912?

In 20912, median rent is $1,398 a month and the median home value is $646,100, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 20912?

Police reported 1,050 incidents in 20912 between 2025-09-25 and 2026-10-24: 58 violent and 407 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Takoma Park, MD 20912?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Takoma Park, MD 20912

Old Town Takoma, the city of Takoma Park and the Long Branch area along Flower Avenue share the 20912 ZIP. Takoma station on the Red Line sits just over the DC line, about a mile from the center. Craftsman bungalows and Victorians crowd the hilly streets near Old Town, while Long Branch adds older apartment buildings and a dense mix of international markets.

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Takoma Park, MD 20912 at a glance.

ZIP 20912, Montgomery County. Tap a card for the details.

Safety1,050incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability14.5Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foods1.5 miMOM's Organic2 miSee the map
Restaurants17+popular spots1 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes11+cafes1 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools223schoolswithin 5 miles · 153 public, 70 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People25,823residentsmedian household income $80,593See the data

Top picks near 20912

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

Cielo Rojo RestaurantMust visit
Mexican Restaurant · $$ · 7211 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA
4.7
1,512 reviews · 0.5 mi
Takoma Beverage CompanyMust visit
Cafe · $ · 6917 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA
4.6
922 reviews · 0.9 mi
IHOP
Breakfast Restaurant · $ · 7405 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA
3.7
2,418 reviews · 0.7 mi
La Casita Pupuseria & Market
Restaurant · $ · 8214 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
4.3
1,956 reviews · 0.8 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 7911 New Hampshire Ave, Adelphi, MD 20783, USA
3.7
1,847 reviews · 0.9 mi
La Fonda Paisa
Colombian Restaurant · $ · 7914 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
4.0
1,164 reviews · 1.4 mi

Reported crime around 20912.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

1,050 incidents in 20912, 2025-09-25 to 2026-10-24

ViolentIn check
PropertyIn check
Other

Showing 256 incidents.

Source: Montgomery County Police (MD), Prince George's County Police and DC Metropolitan Police Department

Violent crimes

Below the U.S. rate

2.2 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 3.6

Property crimes

407

Below the U.S. rate

15.8 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 19.2

All reported

1,050

2025-09-25 to 2026-10-24

Same police data as the map. Violent and property follow the FBI's categories (simple assault, vandalism and fraud count as other). U.S. rates: FBI, Crime in the Nation 2023. ZIPs with shops or offices count incidents against residents only, so their rates read higher.

Life without a car around 20912.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Takoma Park, MD. Pick a store to see only that chain.

24 grocery stores and 2 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20912

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Takoma Park Food Co-Op201 Ethan Allen Ave, Takoma Park0.5 mi
Aldi7609 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma0.7 mi
Caribbean Market7505 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park0.8 mi
Red Apple Farmers Market7645 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park0.8 mi
Lidl6881 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park0.8 mi
Megamart Supermarket1101 University Blvd E, Takoma Park0.8 mi

Nearest Metro stations

TakomaRed line1.1 mi
Silver SpringRed line1.8 mi

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20912. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

Plenty within walking distance

Nearest: Takoma Park Food Co-Op, 0.5 mi

Nearest Metro station

1.1 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Takoma

EPA Walkability Index

14.5 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 16 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 20912.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Takoma Park, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

Cielo Rojo RestaurantMust visit
Mexican Restaurant · $$ · 7211 Carroll Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA
4.7
1,512 reviews · 0.5 mi
La Casita Pupuseria & Market
Restaurant · $ · 8214 Piney Branch Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
4.3
1,956 reviews · 0.8 mi
La Fonda Paisa
Colombian Restaurant · $ · 7914 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
4.0
1,164 reviews · 1.4 mi
IHOP
Breakfast Restaurant · $ · 7405 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA
3.7
2,418 reviews · 0.7 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 7911 New Hampshire Ave, Adelphi, MD 20783, USA
3.7
1,847 reviews · 0.9 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 7425 Georgia Ave NW Unit 7500, Washington, DC 20012, USA
3.7
1,445 reviews · 1.4 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 6301 New Hampshire Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA
3.6
1,811 reviews · 1.2 mi
Pollo Campero
Chicken Restaurant · $$ · 1355 University Blvd E, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA
4.4
2,894 reviews · 0.9 mi
Busboys and Poets
American Restaurant · $$ · 235 Carroll St NW, Washington, DC 20012, USA
4.4
2,472 reviews · 1 mi
The Breakfast Club
Brunch Restaurant · $$ · 8240 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
3.8
1,091 reviews · 1.4 mi
Citizens and Culture
American Restaurant · $$$ · 8113 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
4.4
1,602 reviews · 1.5 mi

The most popular coffee near 20912.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Takoma Park, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

Takoma Beverage CompanyMust visit
Cafe · $ · 6917 Laurel Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912, USA
4.6
922 reviews · 0.9 mi
Black Lion Cafe Coffee & Pastry
Cafe · $ · 8240 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
4.5
620 reviews · 1.4 mi
Kaldi’s Social House Silver Spring
Coffee Shop · $ · 918 Silver Spring Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, USA
4.4
2,140 reviews · 1.5 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

128

Middle

High

Public / private

153 / 70

Closest schools

Piney Branch Elementary
public · elementary · grades 03–05
0.5 mi
Takoma Park Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–02
0.6 mi
Takoma Park Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
0.7 mi
DON BOSCO CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL
private · high
0.7 mi
TAKOMA ACADEMY
private · high
0.7 mi
TAKOMA ACADEMY PREPARATORY SCHOOL
private · elementary
0.8 mi
Rolling Terrace Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.9 mi
Carole Highlands Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.9 mi
Breakthrough Montessori PCS
public charter · middle · grades PK–06
1.0 mi
East Silver Spring Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.0 mi
New Hampshire Estates Elem
public · elementary · grades PK–02
1.1 mi
Langley Park-McCormick Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.3 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Takoma Park.

Air quality

64 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

10.8 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 20912.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

25,823

Suburban

Median age

37.3

A mix of ages

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$80,593

Middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$646,100

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,398/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

42.3%

Mostly renters

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

52%

Well educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

34.7 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Montgomery County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

2024Latest
Harris
74.5%
Trump
21.7%
Other
3.9%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
2020
Biden
78.6%
Trump
19.0%
Other
2.4%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
2016
Clinton
74.7%
Trump
19.4%
Other
5.9%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Takoma Park 20912: what to know.

Townhouse and HOA communities often limit where a moving truck can park, and for how long. Check your HOA rules for both homes before moving day.
Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
The Beltway, I-270 and I-95 make moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, traffic costs you time, not money.

Local moves in 20912 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 20912, from the same public data as the report above.

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20912 scores 14.5 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 8 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Takoma Park Food Co-Op, about 0.5 miles away.