Senior Living in Gwynn Oak, Maryland

Top zip codes in Gwynn Oak, MD: 21207

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SeniorScore™ Overview

Gwynn Oak scores lower than the Maryland average of 78.
Gwynn Oak scores higher than the national average of 72.

Health & Safety

There is a very high number of Medicare registered physicians within the city limits.
There are 29 hospitals within close range of the city, including James Lawrence Kernan Hospital, Sinai Hospital Of Baltimore, and Levindale Hebrew Ger Ctr.
There are 273 senior living facilities in close proximity to the city, including Loving Touch Personal Care, Pleasant Woods, and Grace Manor Senior Assisted Living.
There is a very high number of home healthcare providers operating in the city.
There is an average number of fire stations serving the city.
The average life expectancy is 78.8, compared to the national average of 78.6.
There are 1096 pharmacies within close range of the city.

Recreation & Leisure

The city has a low percentage of seniors in the population (27% of residents).
There are 82 golf courses in or around the city, including Forest Park Golf Course, Diamond Ridge Golf Course -Diamond Ridge, and Rolling Road Golf Club.
There are 20 parks near the city center, including Gwynn Oak Park, Carrie Murray Nature Center, and Gwynns Falls.
There are 830 churches in or near the city, including Redeemed Christian Chr of God, First Baptist Church-Baltimore, and Concord Foundation for Urban.
There are 23 malls / shopping centers within close range of the city.
There are 666 grocery stores within the city.
There are 26 movie theatres in or near the city.
There are 337 gyms or health clubs in or near the city.

Finances

The property taxes average 2.98% of total income, which is higher than the national average of 2.79%.
The property taxes average 0.87% of property value, which is significantly lower than the national average of 1.09%.
The city sales taxes averages 6.00%, which is significantly lower than the national average of 6.97%.
Maryland has an average state income tax of 4.15%, compared to the national average of 3.38%.
The city's mean household income is $59,495, which is lower than the national average of $64,580.
The city's median household income is $49,162, which is lower than the national median of $51,560.
The city's per capita income is $23,615, which is lower than the national average of $25,611.
Assisted living costs average $45,600 per year, which are high compared to national figures.
Nursing home costs average $119,720 per year, which are very high compared to national costs.
Adult daycare costs average $20,670 per year, which are high compared to national numbers.
Home healthcare costs average $45,760 annually, which are average compared to national costs.
The unemployment rate is about 9.38%, which is high compared to national averages.
The overall cost of living is very high compared to national averages.
2% of the senior population are financially responsible for at least one grandchild.

General Quality of Life

Gwynn Oak receives average levels of rainfall each year.
Gwynn Oak has mild mean temperatures, with comfortable winters and pleasant summers.
This city has below average air quality.
This city has below average water quality.
Gwynn Oak has a dense population density of 4,668.1 people per square mile.
Residents of Gwynn Oak have a long daily commute time.
The city has a high public transportation ridership.
Gwynn Oak has a high public school quality ranking.
The city has a high public school safety rating.
This city has an average graduation rate of 84.96%.