Towson, Maryland is a small but formidable city that marries the stability of suburban life with the upbeat tempo of a lively city while being a college town. Just north of the notorious city of Baltimore, Towson offers the convenience of city living without the constant concerns of urban life. Towson, MD has the benefit of housing Maryland’s 2nd largest college Towson University, which provides the benefits of a young educated population. Towson has the essence of an All-American college town through its communal spaces. It also doubles as a place of business with municipal and bureaucratic buildings for Baltimore County residing in Towson. It is also home to the nuclear family with nearby suburban communities and a large number of senior citizens with dedicated senior housing being ample in the area. A combination of these characteristics makes Towson an unorthodox college town.