How are homes heated in Takoma Park, MD?

Name: Heating fuel in Takoma Park, MD, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Takoma Park, used by 66.0% (±3.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

27.9% heat with electricity.

1.7% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 66.0% (±3.9 points)
Electricity: 27.9%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 1.7%

Heating fuel in Takoma Park

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Takoma Park	Montgomery County	Maryland	United States
Utility gas	66.0% (±3.9 points)	53.1%	43.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	1.7% (±1.3 points)	2.4%	6.6%	3.9%
Electricity	27.9% (±4.1 points)	41.2%	44.1%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	2.2% (±1.3 points)	1.8%	3.8%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±0.6 points)	0.1%	1.0%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.5% (±0.4 points)	0.4%	0.4%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±0.6 points)	0.0%	0.1%	0.1%
Other fuel	0.7% (±0.5 points)	0.3%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	1.0% (±0.6 points)	0.6%	0.6%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Takoma Park, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Montgomery County (2.4%).

It is also lower than in Maryland (6.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (3.9%).

In Takoma Park, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Montgomery County (41.2%).

It is also lower than in Maryland (44.1%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Takoma Park

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Takoma Park
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Takoma Park	—	27.9% (±4.1 points)	—
Langley Park	1.3 mi	19.6% (±4.5 points)	Lower
Chillum	1.6 mi	36.0% (±3.7 points)	Higher
Silver Spring	1.8 mi	41.9% (±2.5 points)	Higher
Adelphi	2.2 mi	16.4% (±3.5 points)	Lower
Hyattsville	2.9 mi	30.6% (±4.6 points)	Not measurably different
Four Corners	3.0 mi	19.6% (±4.6 points)	Lower
University Park	3.2 mi	4.5% (±2.7 points)	Lower
Mount Rainier	3.3 mi	53.0% (±7.7 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Langley Park, MD (19.6%), Adelphi, MD (16.4%), Four Corners, MD (19.6%).

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Chillum, MD (36.0%), Silver Spring, MD (41.9%), Mount Rainier, MD (53.0%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Montgomery County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
22	Chevy Chase Section Five	2.6% (±2.7 points)
23	Potomac	2.4% (±0.6 points)
24	Friendship Heights Village	2.3% (±2.1 points)
25	South Kensington	2.2% (±1.9 points)
26	Burnt Mills	2.1% (±2.5 points)
27	Hillandale	1.8% (±2.1 points)
28	Takoma Park	1.7% (±1.3 points)
29	Clarksburg	1.5% (±0.8 points)
30 (tie)	Fairland	1.4% (±1.1 points)
30 (tie)	Germantown	1.4% (±0.5 points)
30 (tie)	Kemp Mill	1.4% (±0.8 points)
30 (tie)	Montgomery Village	1.4% (±0.6 points)
30 (tie)	North Chevy Chase	1.4% (±2.1 points)

Showing 13 of 59 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.

Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).

Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.

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Questions about Takoma Park

What is the most common way to heat a home in Takoma Park?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in Takoma Park, used by 66.0% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Takoma Park heat with oil?

1.7% (±1.3 points) of occupied homes in Takoma Park use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Takoma Park have electric heat?

27.9% (±4.1 points) of occupied homes in Takoma Park heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Takoma Park city, Maryland

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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