Maryland · Metropolitan Area
Silver Spring is a mid-size city in Maryland with a population of 82,129. Residents earn $98,880 per year, which is 32% above the national average.
Based on current data, Silver Spring receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Silver Spring stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Silver Spring is $98,880, which is significantly higher than the national average — 32% above $75,149. This places Silver Spring among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.8%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.
The median home value in Silver Spring is $619,400, making it a premium housing market at 120% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,899 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 6.3x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Silver Spring is a highly educated community — 59.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 86.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Silver Spring enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F. Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. With 291 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 57.2% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 42.8% |
| 219% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $98,880 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $55,875 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,817 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $132,519 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 35,443 |
| County GDP | $117,390M |
| Restaurants | 1,941 |
| Healthcare | 3,931 |
| Retail | 2,357 |
| Manufacturing | 336 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,769 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.25% |
| Commute Time | 32.9 min |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |
| Census Median | $619,400 |
| 120% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $540,988 |
| Median List Price | $564,500 |
| Median List Price | $564,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $436 |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.2% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 105 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,899 |
| 63% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,954 |
| Studio | $1,312 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,400 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,648 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,123 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,442 |
| Owner-Occupied | 38.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,769 |
| 122% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.25% |
| Obesity | 29.2% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 4.4% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 18.3% |
| Mental Distress | 13.7% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 4,785/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,931 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.4 inches |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 1.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 289 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0024°N, 77.0208°W |
| County FIPS | 24031 |
Winner: Democrat by 53.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 59.8% |
| 77% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 86.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.85 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 10,422/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 64 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 65 |
| Public Libraries | 22 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,931 |
| Restaurants | 1,941 |
| Retail Stores | 2,357 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 32.9 min |
| Work from Home | 23.8% |