Living in Silver Spring
Silver Spring is a large place in Maryland, United States, home to 71,452 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 1%, #3 of 7,271), couples without children (DINKs) (top 1%, #4 of 3,053), business owners (top 1%, #16 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Silver Spring
- The Chesapeake Bay is 11 km away.
- It is part of Greater Washington, D.C., 10 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 26 min and sets around 22:49; in late June it sets around 2:37.
How Silver Spring ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Maryland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 63 | #1,168 of 11,898 | #30 of 439 | Map |
| Low-income household | 40 | #4,491 of 9,771 | #99 of 293 | Map |
| Low-income family | 51 | #2,748 of 8,006 | #78 of 284 | Map |
| Single parent | 59 | #1,506 of 6,237 | #48 of 223 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 73 | #497 of 9,474 | #26 of 349 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 75 | #275 of 9,474 | #10 of 349 | Map |
| Early retiree | 75 | #212 of 10,762 | #27 of 329 | Map |
| Single professional | 81 | #6 of 4,537 | #1 of 174 | Map |
| Young professional | 83 | #10 of 4,444 | #1 of 180 | Map |
| DINKS | 89 | #4 of 3,053 | #1 of 119 | Map |
| Remote worker | 64 | #1,136 of 7,271 | #27 of 228 | Map |
| Commuter | 83 | #37 of 6,227 | #1 of 291 | Map |
| Car-free household | 83 | #60 of 3,933 | #1 of 172 | Map |
| Student | 79 | #153 of 2,119 | #1 of 82 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 51 | #2,247 of 8,006 | #54 of 284 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 38 | #7,177 of 12,111 | #133 of 361 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 83 | #21 of 4,114 | #1 of 170 | Map |
| Expat professional | 87 | #3 of 7,271 | #1 of 228 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 80 | #186 of 9,474 | #6 of 349 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 56 | #5,757 of 18,063 | #148 of 487 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 42 | #2,795 of 16,523 | #165 of 460 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 38 | #11,340 of 18,063 | #194 of 487 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 84 | #56 of 16,523 | #14 of 460 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 88 | #3 of 21,167 | #1 of 551 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 77 | #137 of 12,111 | #5 of 361 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #513 of 6,413 | #42 of 321 | Map |
| Business owner | 86 | #16 of 12,111 | #1 of 361 | Map |
| Digital native | 72 | #65 of 4,750 | #1 of 186 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- The Parks At Walter Reed 2 km
- Brightwood (Washington) 3 km
- Four Corners (Maryland) 3 km
- Forest Glen 4 km
- Langley Park 4 km
- Kennedy Street 4 km
- Colorado Triangle 4 km
- Chillum 4 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.