Welcome to Silver Spring
Silver Spring is a diverse, revitalized downtown community featuring mixed-use development, metro rail access, diverse cuisines, cultural institutions, and emerging arts scene. Popular with young professionals and families seeking urban amenities with suburban affordability, Silver Spring offers dynamic neighborhood living.
What to Love
Shop and dine in downtown Silver Spring. Ride metro rail to DC and throughout region. Attend live music and cultural events. Visit American Film Institute Silver Theatre. Browse art galleries and boutiques. Experience diverse international cuisine. Participate in community events.
Population
71,400
Median Age Range
30-44
Density
Medium-High
Dining & Nightlife
Roscoe's - Pizza and Italian. Woodside Deli - Casual sandwiches. Busboys and Poets - Bookstore cafe. Thai Basil - Thai cuisine. Pho restaurants.
Shopping & Retail
Downtown retail and boutiques. Farmers market. Art galleries. Antique shops. Bookstores.
Entertainment & Culture
American Film Institute Silver Theatre - Cinema. Live music venues. Art galleries. Community theater. Metro commute.
Age Distribution
Demographics
Young professionals, diverse families, immigrant communities, artists. Approximately 49% men and 51% women.
Education Levels
Schools & Education
Public Schools
- • Montgomery Blair High School — Public 9–12, nationally ranked magnet school
- • Sligo Middle School — Public 6–8
- • Takoma Park Middle School — Public 6–8
- • Summit Hall Elementary — Public K–5
Private Schools
- • Sandy Spring Friends School — Independent Quaker co-ed PK–12
- • Takoma Academy — Seventh-day Adventist 9–12
Colleges & Universities
- • Montgomery College (Takoma Park/Silver Spring Campus)
- • University of Maryland
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