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Silver Spring, MD

A significant rejuvenation has occurred throughout Silver Spring in recent years, with the addition of major office, residential and retail developments. The median income for families is more than $100,000, and many residents work in Washington, D.C. only 20 minutes away. Silver Spring has a downtown area that hosts a number of entertainment and ethnic festivals, and outdoor recreation options include several spacious parks. For academic choices, the city hosts campuses of Montgomery College and Howard University.

Silver Spring Rankings

Affordable Places To Live In Silver Spring

Median Household Income
$77,998
Median Home Value
$492,639
Housing Affordability Index
78
Percent of Adult Population with 401(k)
17.50%

 

Education & Career Opportunities In Silver Spring

Unemployment Rate
5.40%
Percent of Population With Bachelor's Degree or Higher
55.70%
Percent of Population in the Workforce
77.50%
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Food Scene in Silver Spring

47.00%
Percent of Adults Drank Beer in Last 6 Months
Restaurants per Capita
25.30
Percent of Adults who Dined Out
54.20%
Average Annual Spending on Lunch Out
$1,422.00

Love Where You Live In Silver Spring

Volunteerism Rate
18.50%
Adults Volunteered for Charitable Organization
Voting
52.70%
Of Adults Voted in Last Election
Local Participation
6.90%
Adults Served on a Local Committee
Diversity Index
84.50
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Health in Silver Spring

86.80%
Of Population Has Health Insurance
17.60%
Of Population Jogged in the Past Year
Hospitals per Capita
2.67
33.10%
Of Households Used Organic Food in Last 6 Months

Where to Live Now In Silver Spring

Average Mortgage Amount
$1,008.73
Median Rent
$1,460
35.80%
Of Homes Owned
64.20%
Of Homes Rented
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Experiences & Adventures In Silver Spring

12.40%
Of Population Went to Art Gallery Last Year
15.30%
Of Population Attended Live Theater Last Year
13.40%
Of Population Went to a Zoo Last Year
19.20%
Of Population Attended a Sporting Event Last Year
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