Silver Spring, MD: What you need to know

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, MD City Profile

Quick Facts

Population	77,460
Median Age	34
Median Household Income	$72,887
Median Home Price	$454,200
Walkscore	59

Real Estate in Silver Spring, MD

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Why Silver Spring, MD Is a Top 100 Best Place to Live

Diverse population, hopping downtown and convenient infrastructure help make this city a great place
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Silver Spring, MD Demographics

Median Population in Silver Spring, MD

Median Age	34.3%
Age 18 Over	78%
Age 21 Over	75%
Age 62 Over	11.8%
Age 65 Over	8.8%

Race in Silver Spring, MD

	Ethnicity White	42.5%
	Ethnicity Black	26%
	Ethnicity Asian	8.2%
	Ethnicity Hispanic	28.8%
	Ethnicity Indian	0.3%
	Ethnicity Other	19%

Population By Gender in Silver Spring, MD

	Male	48.6%
	Female	51.4%

Language in Silver Spring, MD

	English Only	53.8%
	English Other	46.2%

Economics in Silver Spring, MD

	Median Household Income	$72,887
	Median Home Price	$454,200
	Homes Owned	63%
	Homes Rent	37%
	Median Property Rent	$1,474

COMMUTE TIME: 34.3 MINUTES

in Silver Spring, MD

Commute Types in Silver Spring, MD

	Walked	3.2%
	Worked at Home	4.4%
	Public Transportation	29.1%
	Other Means	1.7%
	Drove Alone	51.6%
	Carpooled	10.1%

59/100

WALK SCORE

for Silver Spring, MD

Total Employed Armed Forces: 218

In Silver Spring, MD

4.5% CIVILIAN VETERANS