Silver Spring

Silver Spring, Maryland Overview

Silver Spring scores 54.9/100 overall (B), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Maryland — below the state composite of 67.7. Education is the city’s relative strength at 73/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 12/100.

Income & Employment in Silver Spring

The median household income in Silver Spring is $100,116, 2% above the statewide median of $98,461.

Cost of Living in Silver Spring

The median home value is $619,400. Median monthly rent is $1,899. Renters spend 22.8% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline. The price-to-income ratio of 6.2x suggests home buyers face a stretched market.

Health & Wellness in Silver Spring

The adult obesity rate in Silver Spring is 29.5% (CDC PLACES). The diabetes prevalence rate is 10%. Residents average 14 poor mental health days per month. Maryland ranks #8 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Silver Spring

Silver Spring has a high school graduation rate of 89%. The student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $19,456 per student, well above the national median. The city has 53 public schools serving 42,899 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Silver Spring

Silver Spring enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 57.9°F. Summers average 74.7°F. Winters average 42.8°F. Annual precipitation is 44.4 inches. 19.8% of workers in Silver Spring work from home, well above the national average. 18.2% of commuters use public transit.

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