Silver Spring, MD
Living in Silver Spring
Bikeability89
Walkability87
Commute14
Public Transit90
Affordability25
Public Safety72
Airports96
Hospitals19
Colleges79
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Schools75
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
82kPopulation+12k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
55%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
56%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black28%
Caucasian33%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate14%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree31%
Households
Family household56%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$84kMedian Household Income+$16k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
38 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector60%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts52%
Military<1%
Sales and office15%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van62%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation28%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$517kMedian Home Value+$54k (2010–19)
17%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian Monthly Rent+$356 (2010–19)
34%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached30%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K<1%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K19%
$500K to $749K40%
$750K to $999K11%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity41%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas55%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Silver Spring
United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Montgomery County19
Property Crime in Silver Spring
United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Montgomery County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (72%)(25%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton77%
Donald Trump17%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 6 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 38 | 3 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Silver Spring
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding58
Tornado13
Coastal Flooding15
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Silver Spring, MD
Private Schools
Private Schools near Silver Spring, MD
Quality Time Early Learning Center
1 miles, S
The Nora School
1 miles, S
Quality Time Learning Center
1 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Silver Spring, MD
Washington Adventist University
2 miles, SE
Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
3 miles, N
University of Maryland-College Park
4 miles, E
University of the District of Columbia
5 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Silver Spring, MD
Holy Cross Hospital
1 miles, NW
Walter Reed National Military Med Cen
4 miles, W
Suburban Hospital
5 miles, W