City Guide
Silver Spring, MD
Overview
Silver Spring, MD, is famous for its close proximity to Washington D.C. There are around 82,000 people and is considered a smaller city. There are numerous facts that make Silver Spring special, one of which is that it gets its name from a mica-flecked spring discovered by Francis Preston Blair in 1840 who eventually bought a lot of the surrounding land. Something else to note about the city is that Acorn Park in downtown Silver Spring is believed to be the location of the original "silver spring."
What’s it like to live in Silver Spring, MD ?
If you're looking to buy a home for sale in Silver Spring, MD you'll find that the median sale price is
$641,500
and homes stay on the market for 32 days. You'll find that the median sale prices of
a single family home and a condo/co-op in Silver Spring are $765,000
and $245,000
, respectively. Silver Spring area townhouses have a median sale price of $360,000
, making them less expensive
than single family homes. If you’re not ready to buy a home, consider one of the many apartments for rent in Silver Spring, MDExplore our Silver Spring housing market page for insights about how home values have changed over
the years and how Silver Spring home prices compare to other markets. Explore our Silver Spring rental market trends page for insights about how rental prices have changed and how Silver Spring rental prices compare to other rental markets. If you're curious about the most valuable home features in Silver Spring, or looking for a new home improvement project,
discover what home features and design trends may help increase your home's value.
Popular neighborhoods in and around Silver Spring
| Neighborhood | Median Sale Price | Compete Score | Walk Score | Real Estate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brightwood / Manor Park / Takoma | $713,750 | 42 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Northwest Washington | $740,000 | 48 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Woodmoor | $623,000 | 88 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Shepherd Park | $950,000 | 24 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
| Takoma | $753,500 | 73 / 100 | -- | For SaleFor Rent |
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Silver Spring Migration & Relocation Trends
In Jan '25 - Mar '25, 20% of Silver Spring homebuyers searched to move out of Silver Spring, while 80% looked to stay within the metropolitan area.
- Across the nation, 3% of homebuyers searched to move into Silver Spring from outside metros.
- New York homebuyers searched to move into Silver Spring more than any other metro followed by Los Angeles and Hartford.
Where are people moving to Silver Spring from?
- 80% of Silver Spring homebuyers searched to stay within the Silver Spring metropolitan area.
Where are people from Silver Spring moving to?
Number of People Moving to Silver Spring
least
most
People are moving to Silver Spring from
| Inbound | Net inflow | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Metros | Jan '25 - Mar '25 | ||
| 1 | 1,936 | ||
| 2 | 1,897 | ||
| 3 | 760 | ||
| 4 | 344 | ||
| 5 | 8 | ||
| 6 | 8 | ||
| 7 | 6 | ||
| 8 | 5 | ||
| 9 | 5 | ||
| 10 | 4 | ||
Methodology
This data does not reflect actual moves. The latest migration analysis is based on a sample of about two
million Redfin.com users who searched for homes across more than 100 metro areas. To be included in this dataset, a Redfin.com user
must have viewed at least 10 homes in a three month period. This dataset excludes all rentals data.
What is there to do in Silver Spring, MD ?
Silver Spring, MD, has a wide range of activities from dining at delicious restaurants to visiting one of the many parks. Silver Spring is known for its popular museums such as the National Capital Trolley Museum and the National Museum of Health and Medicine. Silver Spring Black Box Theatre and Montgomery College Cultural Arts Center are among the many performing arts venues you can check out. There are numerous parks and green spaces within the city including Sligo Creek Park, Sligo Creek Park, and Martin Luther King Jr. Recreational Park that you can easily spend a day in. Sushi Jin Japanese Restaurant, El Golfo Restaurant, and Nava Thai Restaurant are some of the many delicious restaurants to check out while in Silver Spring.
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What's the best way to get around Silver Spring, MD ?
The best way to get around Silver Spring is by car, but there are many methods for getting around the city. If you’re exploring the city by foot, Silver Spring has a walk score of 63, meaning this area is somewhat walkable. Another way to get around the city is by public transportation. Silver Spring has a transit score of 63, with many nearby public transportation options. Most bus stations and rail stations are located in 20910 and 20906. You can also get around Silver Spring by bike. With a bike score of 58, there is some amount of infrastructure for biking.
Somewhat Walkable
Walk Score®
Good Transit
Transit Score®
Bikeable
Bike Score®
Silver Spring Transportation
Bus Station
Buses can be found throughout the city and are easily accessible to commute in the city.
Rail Station
Silver Spring has 3 heavy rail stations; Silver Spring Metro Station, Forest Glen Metro Station, Silver Spring Station. This allows you to use heavy rail to commute in and out of the city from the surrounding area and even travel to other cities.
Tram Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Metro Station
Our data indicates this city does not have this transportation type.
Car & Bike Rentals
Renting a car is another good way to get around the city. There are 13 car rental locations.
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