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Takoma Park, MD vs Kensington, MD

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 Takoma Park, MDKensington, MDUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock42.438.1
 Snowfall13.1  Unlock27.8
 Precipitation Days113.5114.2106.2
 Sunny197  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock87.185.8
 Avg. Jan. Low25.1  Unlock21.7
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.37
 UV Index4.1  Unlock4.3
 Elevation ft.2922852443
Reviews for Takoma Park    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I have been a resident of Takoma Park since 1987. During that time, I have watched it change from a haven for artists and musicians to a yuppified, pretentious,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Very  More

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Over 18 years ago

Walk to the Metro, to stores, to  More

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Reviews for Kensington    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Not as expensive as Chevy Chase, Bethesda or upper NW, but very clean safe affordable and close in to  More

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Over 15 years ago

too expensive, but great  More

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I have lived in Kensington for the last couple of years. This place is great-virtually no crime, close to DC, shops and parks, excellent schools, metro and commuter  More

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