Silver Spring SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Silver Spring summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Silver Spring. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Maryland. Key points include:
The cost of living in Silver Spring is 155 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Silver Spring is 1.6x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Silver Spring is $550,712.
The median income in Silver Spring is $99,860.
Silver Spring's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Silver Spring Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Silver Spring | Maryland | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 121 | 100 |
| Services | 105 | 104 | 100 |
| Groceries | 110 | 107 | 100 |
| Health | 261 | 152 | 100 |
| Housing | 113 | 109 | 100 |
| Transportation | 103 | 108 | 100 |
| Utilities | 108 | 109 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Silver Spring, MD Weather
The average high in Silver Spring is 65.6° and the average low is 45.3°.
There are 74.4 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 42.9 inches of precipitation each year with 13.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Silver Spring |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.6 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 74.4 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 42.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Silver Spring Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Silver Spring
The current population in Silver Spring is 81,462. The population has increased 16.3% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81,462 | -0.8% |
| 2023 | 82,129 | 0.4% |
| 2022 | 81,808 | -0.8% |
| 2021 | 82,472 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 81,069 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 81,773 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 79,750 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 79,483 | 1.9% |
| 2016 | 78,038 | 0.7% |
| 2015 | 77,460 | 2.3% |
| 2014 | 75,748 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 75,386 | 1.2% |
| 2012 | 74,476 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 72,942 | 4.1% |
| 2010 | 70,049 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Silver Spring
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Silver Spring is:
32.8% White with 26,722 White residents.
28.3% African American with 23,052 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 93 American Indian residents.
8.5% Asian with 6,936 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 28 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 397 Other residents.
5.3% Two Or More with 4,289 Two Or More residents.
24.5% Hispanic with 19,945 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Silver Spring | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.8% | 46.6% | 57.4% |
| African American | 28.3% | 28.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 8.5% | 6.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.3% | 4.6% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 24.5% | 12.5% | 19.3% |
Gender in Silver Spring
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Silver Spring is 50.8% female with 41,406 female residents.
Silver Spring is 49.2% male with 40,056 male residents.
| Gender | Silver Spring | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 51.3% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 48.7% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Silver Spring for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Silver Spring completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Silver Spring completed 9-12th grade.
13.0% of adults in Silver Spring completed high school / ged.
9.0% of adults in Silver Spring completed some college.
4.0% of adults in Silver Spring completed associate's degree.
27.0% of adults in Silver Spring completed bachelor's degree.
21.0% of adults in Silver Spring completed master's degree.
6.0% of adults in Silver Spring completed professional degree.
6.0% of adults in Silver Spring completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Silver Spring | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 13.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 9.0% | 17.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 4.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 27.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 21.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 6.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Silver Spring, Maryland
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3.4% of households in Silver Spring earn Less than $10,000.
1.7% of households in Silver Spring earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.8% of households in Silver Spring earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in Silver Spring earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.1% of households in Silver Spring earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.3% of households in Silver Spring earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.3% of households in Silver Spring earn $75,000 to $99,999.
17.9% of households in Silver Spring earn $100,000 to $149,999.
10.3% of households in Silver Spring earn $150,000 to $199,999.
21.8% of households in Silver Spring earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Silver Spring | MD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.4% | 4.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.7% | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.1% | 7.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.3% | 12.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.3% | 11.9% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.9% | 18.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 10.3% | 12.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 21.8% | 20.3% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
