Silver Spring, Maryland

Population 73,958

Silver Spring is located in Montgomery County, MD. The population is 73,958, making Silver Spring the 2nd largest city in Montgomery County and the 4th largest city in the state of Maryland.

There are 56 public schools in Silver Spring with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Silver Spring is low , and there are 158 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Silver Spring is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Silver Spring property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Silver Spring include Four Corners, Forest Glen and Takoma Park.

Silver Spring Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 12.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 30.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 56.8%

Crime Rate

7.33% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 145
  • Violent Crimes: 397
  • Robbery: 168
  • Burglary: 279
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

36.61% Higher than national avg.
  • 158 offenders in Silver Spring
  • 21.36 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,278 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 0
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 1,271

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • Maryland unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 56 K-12 public schools in Silver Spring, MD and 27 private schools. Homefacts rates Silver Spring's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
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27 Private Schools

Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery

Barrie School

Casa De Montessori

Chelsea School

Community School Of Md At Northwood High School

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158 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Silver Spring, MD

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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,554
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,577
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,800
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,278
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,736

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Environmental Hazards

1278 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Silver Spring, MD has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Silver Spring, MD is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.44 Average
    Silver Spring, MD is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 36.97°
  • February 39.93°
  • March 48.08°
  • April 58.8°
  • May 67.8°
  • June 77.13°
  • July 81.77°
  • August 79.8°
  • September 72.68°
  • October 60.78°
  • November 49.68°
  • December 41.05°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Silver Spring, MD

Earthquakes
Silver Spring, MD has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Silver Spring, MD has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Silver Spring, MD has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Silver Spring, MD has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Silver Spring, MD: $77,041

Unemployment

Unemployment in Silver Spring is 3.9%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 29.64%
White Collar - 70.36%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Larry Hogan
  • Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
  • Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski

City Representatives

  • John P. Sarbanes
  • Chris Van Hollen

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

11 FCC Towers view all

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