Livability Score

82
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (15) A+
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Lewi Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kefa Cafe
Coffee Shop
Black Lion Cafe
Coffee Shop
Zed's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Kaldi’s Social House
Coffee Shop
Kaldi's Social House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Atrium Cafe
Coffee Shop
Peet's Coffee
Coffee Shop
Bump ‘n Grind
Coffee Shop
Moorenko's Ice Cream & Café
Coffee Shop
Tiramisu Café
Coffee Shop
Adulis Store
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Takoma Coffee
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Sam's Donut Coffee
Coffee Shop
Dolci Gelati Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Takoma Beverage Company
Coffee Shop
Turning Natural
Coffee Shop
Lost Sock
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) A+
Regal Majestic 20
Cinema
The Filmore
Cinema
Black Box Theater
Theatre Arts
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
Cinema
AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
Theatre Arts
Montgomery College Performing Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
National Museum of Health and Medicine
Museum
Dance Exchange
Theatre Arts
The loft
Theatre Arts
Rhizome
Theatre Arts
Forest Glen Historic Railroad Station
Attraction
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Fort Stevens Park
Attraction
Unknown Name
Cinema
AMC Wheaton Mall 9
Cinema
Cinima 1
Cinema
Unknown Name
Theatre Arts
Artists' Cooperative
Art Gallery
White Oak Bowling
Bowling Alley
Fad Studio
Art Gallery
Rachel Carson House
Attraction
Red Studio Gallery
Art Gallery
Rock Creek Park Nature Center and Planetarium
Museum
William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Stadium
Stadium
Food and Drink (48) A+
Ertters Market
Alcohol
Cold Stone Creamery
Sweets
Liquor & Wine
Alcohol
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Quiznos
Fast Food
Ben & Jerry's
Sweets
Don Pollo
Fast Food
Chipotle
Fast Food
McGinty's Public House
Bar
BurgerFi
Fast Food
Potbelly
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Convenience Express
Alcohol
Deli, Beer, Wine
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Quarry House Tavern
Bar
Velatis Caramel Company
Sweets
The Republic Garden
Bar
McDonald's
Fast Food
Mix Bar and Grille
Bar
Silver Spring Beer & Wine
Alcohol
The Society Lounge
Bar
Fenwick Beer & Wine
Alcohol
Silver Branch Brewing Company
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Fitness (6) B
Pure Barre
Gym
F45 Training
Gym
9Round Fitness
Gym
Unknown Name
Gym
Long Branch Community Center
Community Centre
Washington Ethical Society
Community Centre
Rock Creek Sports Club
Gym
Mad Fitness
Gym
Takoma Elementary Recreation Center
Community Centre
Yoga Heights
Gym
Willow Street Yoga
Gym
Cycled!
Gym
Spark Fitness
Gym
Roda
Gym
Blue Heron Wellness
Gym
Fort Stevens Recreation Center
Community Centre
Takoma Community Center
Community Centre
Unknown Name
Gym
Lamond Recreation Center
Community Centre
Woodend Mansion
Community Centre
Activity Building
Community Centre
The Little Gym
Gym
Rabaut Recreation Center
Community Centre
LA Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (12) B
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Nazret Market
Grocery Store
Giant
Grocery Store
Ocean City Seafood
Seafood
Giant
Grocery Store
Bestway
Grocery Store
Goldberg's New York Bagels
Bakery
Snider's Super Foods
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Safeway
Grocery Store
Progresso Market (International)
Grocery Store
Woodmoor Bakery
Bakery
Woodmoor Supermarket
Grocery Store
LA Mart
Grocery Store
Grocery Outlet
Grocery Store
Angkor Supermarket
Grocery Store
Soko
Butcher
Spring Mill Bread Co.
Bakery
Megamart
Grocery Store
Takoma Park/Silver Spring Food Co-op
Grocery Store
Casa Blanca
Bakery
Red Apple Farmers Market
Grocery Store
Brazilian Bakery
Bakery
Atlantic Supermarket
Grocery Store
Parks (105) A+
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Playground
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Playground
Ellsworth Urban Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Sligo-Bennington Neighborhood Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
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Playground
Veterans Plaza
Park
Seven Oaks Neighborhood Park
Park
Fairview Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Bullis Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Sligo Cabin Neighborhood Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Nolte Park
Park
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Playground
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Playground
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Playground
Shops (65) A+
Friends of the Library Bookstore
Books
Genie Hair Salon
Hairdresser
European Wax Center
Beauty
Loyalty Bookstores
Books
Silver Spring Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Next Day Blinds
Furniture
Visionworks
Optician
Marshalls
Department Store
Men's Wearhouse
Clothing
H&M
Clothing
T-Mobile
Electronics
Ellsworth Place
Mall
TJ Maxx
Department Store
DSW
Shoes
Ulta Beauty
Beauty
Sculpt'd Body Studio
Beauty
New York & Company
Clothing
Edible Arrangements
Gift Shop
AT&T
Electronics
Alliance Comics
Books
Jaha Hair Studio
Beauty
Luisa's Hair Salon
Beauty
7-Eleven
Convenience Store
Orchid Nails
Beauty
Helen Hair Salon
Hairdresser
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commute A+

Of all people who commute, 24.6% take public transportation in Silver Spring.
Public Transit Stops (116)
Stops & Stations A+
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Bus Stop
Wayne Ave & Dale Dr
Bus Stop
Wayne Ave & Dale Dr
Bus Stop
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Bus Stop
Mansfield Road
Bus Stop
Colesville Road & Fenton Street Southbound
Bus Stop
Colesville Road & Fenton Street Northwest Northbound
Bus Stop
Bay 116
Bus Stop
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Fenton St
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Workers Taking Public Transit
24.6% A+
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cost of living F

The cost of living in Silver Spring is 150/100 - which is 27% higher than Maryland.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A-
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crime B-

Silver Spring crime rates are 1,559 per 100k, which is 23% lower than Maryland
Property Crime
1,253 crimes per 100k B+
Violent Crime
305 crimes per 100k C+
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employment A+

The median income in Silver Spring is $88,274 - which is 16% higher than Maryland.
Med. Household Income
$88,274 A+
Unemployment Rate
4.1% D+
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health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (13)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Springvale Terrace
Nursing Home
Scott Orthodontics
Dentist
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
The Retina Group of Washington
Clinic
Sunshine Smiles Dental Care
Dentist
Metro Immediate & Primary Care
Clinic
Silver Spring Fire Station 1
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Dr. Stanley's Cosmetic & Family Dentistry
Dentist
Holy Cross Hospital
Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital Health Center at Montomery College
Hospital
Silver Spring Fire Station 19
Fire Station
Rockstar Pediatric Dentistry
Dentist
Silver Spring Fire Station Company 16
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Righttime Medical Care
Clinic
Forest Glen Medical Center
Clinic
Takoma Park Police
Police
Adventist HealthCare Takoma Park
Hospital
Unknown Name
Dentist
Fort Detrick Fire Department Forest Glen Annex (Montgomery County Station 54)
Fire Station
CareFirst
Doctor
Montgomery County 2
Fire Station
Takoma Park Fire Station 2
Fire Station
Pine Dentistry and Braces
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D-
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housing B-

Silver Spring home prices are $526,300 - which is 81% higher than Maryland
Home Price
$526,300 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
11% B+
Home Affordability
6x (home price to income ratio) F
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schools C

The Silver Spring graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% lower than Maryland
School Test Scores
42% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (73) A+
Chelsea School
Sligo Creek Elementary
Silver Spring International Middle
Highland View Elementary
Acorn Hill Waldorf Kindergarten & Nursery
East Silver Spring Elementary
Quality Time Early Learning Center
Quality Time Learning Center
Oak View Elementary
Eastern Middle School
The Auburn School Silver Spring Campus
Takoma Park Middle School
Mount Jezreel Christian School
Rosemary Hills Elementary
Rolling Terrace Elementary
Torah School Of Greater Washington
St Bernadette School
Academia De La Recta Porta Icds
Shepherd Es
The Siena School
Takoma Park Elementary
Woodlin Elementary
Montgomery Knolls Elementary
Piney Branch Elementary
Lowell School
High Schools (14) B-
Chelsea School
The Nora School
Montgomery Blair High
Yeshiva Of Greater Washington Girls Division
Academia De La Recta Porta Icds
The Siena School
Takoma Academy
Pathways School--Edgewood
Northwood High School
Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School
Coolidge Hs
Stephen Knolls School
Capital City Pcs High
Paul Pcs International High School
Mcps Transitions School
St Johns College High School
Albert Einstein High
Kingsbury Day School
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
Washington Latin Pcs Upper School
Springbrook High
El Haynes Pcs High
Stone Ridge School Of The Sacred Heart
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ratings A

Silver Spring has an overall rating of 82% from 14 reviews.
User Reviews (2)
From AreaVibes A+
User Surveys (12)
From AreaVibes B+
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Silver Spring Area Facts

  • Silver Spring has a Livability Score of 82/100, which is considered exceptional
  • Silver Spring crime rates are 23% lower than the Maryland average
  • Cost of living in Silver Spring is 27% higher than the Maryland average

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SIlver Spring Review 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( Feb 06, 2022) I just like that its clean, has events , residents arent bad, metro accessible, close to dc, and has almost no hoods or ghettos. Its very very nice compared to east side dc. I wish all of dc were like this. The only thing is Georgia Av, lots of ghetto DC NW folks be ampin the dra ...Read More ma up, thats one of the reasons the 70 bus is so crazy. idk about living there but i wouldn't think twice if had to. Good places means expensive so keep that in mind. Read Less
Exciting Times in Silver Spring, MD 4 rating By Anonymous ( Jul 28, 2010) Silver Spring, MD was an incredible city to visit. Downtown Silver Spring has a very versatile and diverse group of stores and outlets from which to shop. Some of the stores that I enjoyed to shop from during my visit were DSW Shoe Warehouse, City Place Mall, Men's Warehouse, and ...Read More the Pennyworth Shop.

The Silver Spring Ocala is a fun theme park that offers tons of activities to embark in. My family and I had a blast enjoying the multitude of rides at the theme park. Glass Bottom Boats are provided at the Silver Spring Ocala if you would like to take a Fort King River Cruise. Big Gator Lagoon and Ross Allen Island had an amazing and surreal collection of reptiles to watch safely from a distance in awe. The Silver Spring Ocala was a blast.

There are tons of restaurants in Silver Spring to choose from, but Ray's the Classics was an impressive and great restaurant with some of the best steak I have ever tasted. Ray's the Classics is a definite top choice. Nightlife is exciting and varied in Silver Spring. The Headliner's Comedy Club has some pretty good comedic asts that will have you laughing for days. I highly recommend spending some time at The Headliner's Comedy Club during your visit. For a fun night of dancing and drinking, Ozio nightclub is a bonanza. The drinks were amazing and the energy of the club especially on the dancefloor is electric. Silver Spring is a beautiful city and a wonderful place to take your family. Read Less
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Silver Spring? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Ellsworth Urban Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Sligo-Bennington Neighborhood Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name

      Entertainment

      Regal Majestic 20
      The Filmore
      Black Box Theater
      AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
      AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center
      Montgomery College Performing Arts Center
      Unknown Name
      National Museum of Health and Medicine

      Food & Drink

      Ertters Market
      Cold Stone Creamery
      Liquor & Wine
      Chick-fil-A
      Quiznos
      Ben & Jerry's
      Don Pollo
      Chipotle

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Silver Spring? Of all people who commute, 24.6% take public transportation in Silver Spring.
      Drive to Work
      51%

      25% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      25%

      19% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      1% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Silver Spring? The cost of living in Silver Spring is 150/100 - which is 27% higher than Maryland.
      Silver Spring
      150

      50% more expensive than average

      Maryland
      119

      19% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Silver Spring? Silver Spring crime rates are 1,559, which are 23% lower than Maryland
      Total Crime
      1,559 per 100k people

      33% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 65

      33% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Silver Spring? The median income in Silver Spring is $88,274 which is 16% higher than Maryland.
      Median household income
      $88,27460% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $47,20658% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      13% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Silver Spring a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Holy Cross Hospital Health Center at Montomery College

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      B- Housing

      What are Silver Spring home prices? Silver Spring home prices are $526,300 - which is 81% higher than Maryland
      Median home value
      $526,300185% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,68277% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      37%

      42% lower than the US average

      C Schools

      Does Silver Spring have good schools? The Silver Spring graduation rate is 83% - which is 4% lower than Maryland
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      equal to the US average

      School test scores
      42%

      13% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      14:1

      13% lower than the US average

      A User Ratings

      Is Silver Spring a good place to live? Silver Spring has an overall rating of 82% from 14 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      82%

      14 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      85%

      2 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      12 total surveys

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