Silver Spring, Maryland

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
81,808
Population
$95,213
Median Income
$606,100
Home Value
34.9
Median Age

Demographics

Silver Spring has a population of 81,808 with a median age of 34.9. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
37.0%
Black
29.7%
Hispanic
23.6%
Asian
8.5%
Other
1.2%
Demographic Value
Total Population81,808
Median Age34.9
White37.0%
Black or African American29.7%
Asian8.5%
Hispanic or Latino23.6%
Other / Two or More Races1.2%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Silver Spring is $95,213, which is 26.7% above the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $54,095. The poverty rate is 10.5%.

$95,213
Median Household Income
$54,095
Per Capita Income
10.5%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Silver Spring is 4.7%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Silver Spring, 87.1% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 59.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33.9% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
87.1%
Bachelor's+
59.3%
Graduate+
33.9%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher87.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher59.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree33.9%

Housing

The median home value in Silver Spring is $606,100, above the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,826. The homeownership rate is 37.7%.

$606,100
Median Home Value
$1,826/mo
Median Rent
37.7%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$606,100
Median Monthly Rent$1,826
Homeownership Rate37.7%
Vacancy Rate4.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Silver Spring, Maryland?
The population of Silver Spring, Maryland is 81,808 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Silver Spring, Maryland?
The median household income in Silver Spring, Maryland is $95,213. This is 26.7% above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Silver Spring, Maryland?
The median home value in Silver Spring, Maryland is $606,100. The median monthly rent is $1,826.
What percentage of people in Silver Spring have a college degree?
In Silver Spring, Maryland, 59.3% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 87.1% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Silver Spring, Maryland an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Silver Spring, Maryland is 6.4x (median home value $606,100 vs. median income $95,213), making it relatively expensive by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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