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Everything you need to know before moving to Silver Spring MD 20906. Is Silver Spring MD safe? Is Silver Spring MD a good place to live? The data below covers it. Demographics, public and private schools, FBI and state crime stats, air quality, climate, and top-rated restaurants. Live data from public APIs. No signup, no email required.

ZIP 20906: Silver Spring, MD at a Glance

Montgomery County

People & Housing in Silver Spring MD

Is Silver Spring MD a good place to live? Median income, housing, and who calls ZIP 20906 home.

City

Population

71,560

Total people living in this ZIP. Bigger or smaller isn't better. Just how busy the area is.

Older

Median Age

40 yrs

Half the residents are older than this, half younger. A quick snapshot of who lives here.

Nat'l avg: 38.9 yrs

Upper Income

Median Household Income

$91,563

What the typical household earns per year. Higher usually means a more affluent area.

Nat'l avg: $74,580

Expensive

Median Home Value

$423,200

What the typical owner-occupied home is worth. Use it to gauge if home prices fit your budget.

Nat'l avg: $281,900

Pricey

Median Rent

$1,873 /mo

Average monthly rent. Lower means more affordable for renters.

Nat'l avg: $1,402 /mo

Owner Heavy

Owner-Occupied

65.9%

Share of homes lived in by their owners. Higher often signals a more settled, established neighborhood.

Nat'l avg: 64.7%

Mixed Education

Bachelor's or Higher

41.3%

Share of adults 25+ who finished college. Often tracks with stronger job markets and schools.

Nat'l avg: 35.4%

Long Commute

Mean Commute

35 min

How long the typical worker travels to their job each day. Shorter means less time in the car or on transit.

Nat'l avg: 26 min

Crime & Safety in Silver Spring MD

Is Silver Spring MD safe? Here's what the FBI and local police report for ZIP 20906.

Moderate

Violent Crime Rate

4.9 / 1k

Homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, and sexual assault per 1,000 residents per year.

Moderate

Property Crime Rate

16 / 1k

Burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson per 1,000 residents per year.

Elevated

Overall Crime Rate

35.1 / 1k

All reported incidents per 1,000 residents per year, including non-violent and non-property offenses.

Source: Montgomery County, MD Police. Last 12 months (2025-06-15 to 2026-06-15). Rates per 1,000 residents using ACS population. Dataset.

Restaurants & Cafés Near Silver Spring MD

Moving to Silver Spring MD 20906? These are the top-rated restaurants and cafés within 5 miles.

20+restaurants20+caféswithin 5 miles

Westfield Wheaton

4.2(12,426 reviews)

Restaurant

11160 Veirs Mill Rd, Wheaton, MD 20902, USA

Must Visit

Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse

4.8(10,947 reviews)· $$$

Steak House

11600 Old Georgetown Rd, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USA

Must Visit

Matchbox

4.6(5,604 reviews)· $$

American

1699 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852, USA

Must Visit

UZU Revolving Sushi

4.8(5,535 reviews)

Japanese

1701 Rockville Pike A6, Rockville, MD 20852, USA

Must Visit

Summer House Santa Monica

4.6(5,329 reviews)· $$

American

11825 Grand Park Ave, North Bethesda, MD 20852, USA

Must Visit

Paris Baguette

4.9(1,812 reviews)· $$

Café

101 Gibbs St Unit a, Rockville, MD 20850, USA

Schools Near Silver Spring MD

Moving to Silver Spring MD 20906? Public and private schools closest to this ZIP, with the ones parents typically look at.

71elementary11middle22highwithin 5 miles · 67 public · 45 private

Strathmore Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.3 mi away

Grades 03 to 05

3200 Beaverwood Ln, Silver Spring, MD, 20906

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Bel Pre Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.4 mi away

Grades PK to 02

13801 Rippling Brook Drive, Silver Spring, MD, 20906

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Georgian Forest Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.6 mi away

Grades PK to 05

3100 Regina Dr, Silver Spring, MD, 20906

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THE WINCHESTER SCHOOL

Private

Elementary· 0.6 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 7 students

3223 BEL PRE RD, SILVER SPRING, MD, 20906

Argyle Middle

Public

Middle· 0.8 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

2400 Bel Pre Rd, Silver Spring, MD, 20906

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BARRIE SCHOOL

Private

Other· 0.9 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 231 students

13500 LAYHILL RD, SILVER SPRING, MD, 20906

Harmony Hills Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.9 mi away

Grades PK to 05

13407 Lydia St, Silver Spring, MD, 20906

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Weller Road Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.3 mi away

Grades PK to 05

3301 Weller Rd, Silver Spring, MD, 20906

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A. Mario Loiederman Middle

Public

Middle· 1.4 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

12701 Goodhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD, 20906

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Thomas Edison High School of Technology

Public

High· 1.5 mi away

Grades 09 to 12

12501 Dalewood Dr, Silver Spring, MD, 20906

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Parkland Middle

Public

Middle· 1.6 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

4610 West Frankfort Dr, Rockville, MD, 20853

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Brookhaven Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.7 mi away

Grades PK to 05

4610 Renn St, Rockville, MD, 20853

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Public schools: NCES Common Core of Data 2024-25. Private schools: NCES Private School Survey 2021-22 (newest released, biennial).

Air Quality in Silver Spring MD

Is Silver Spring MD safe to breathe? Live EPA readings for particulates, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

Moderate

EPA US AQI

The EPA's overall Air Quality Index. 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101+ starts being unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Nat'l avg: 50

Clean

PM2.5

6.6 µg/m³

Tiny particles from car exhaust, fires, and dust that get deep into your lungs. Lower is healthier. EPA's safe limit is 9.

Nat'l avg: 9 µg/m³

Clean

PM10

6.7 µg/m³

Coarser airborne particles like dust and pollen. WHO considers under 15 µg/m³ healthy.

Nat'l avg: 15 µg/m³

Low Ozone

Ozone

62 µg/m³

Ground-level ozone, the main ingredient in smog. Spikes on hot, sunny days.

Nat'l avg: 100 µg/m³

Low NO2

NO₂

5.8 µg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide, mostly from car exhaust. Higher near busy roads and highways.

Nat'l avg: 10 µg/m³

Low CO

Carbon Monoxide

160 µg/m³

Carbon monoxide from cars, gas heaters, and fires. Outdoor levels in residential areas usually run well below safety limits.

Nat'l avg: 4000 µg/m³

Climate in Silver Spring MD (3-yr avg)

Moving to Silver Spring MD 20906? Summer highs, winter lows, precipitation, and how hot or cold it actually gets.

Hot

Summer Avg High

85.5°F

How hot a typical summer afternoon gets. Personal taste. Some love it warm.

Mild

Winter Avg Low

30.7°F

How cold a typical winter night gets. Below freezing means real winters.

Wet

Annual Rainfall

49"

Total inches of rain per year. U.S. average is around 30 inches.

Minimal

Annual Snowfall

3.3"

Average inches of snow per year. 0-5 mild, 30+ serious winter, shoveling weather.

Hot Often

Days ≥ 90°F / yr

How many days a year feel sweltering. More days = bigger AC bills.

Many Freezes

Days ≤ 32°F / yr

How many days a year hit freezing. More days = bigger heating bills and icy mornings.

Annual Avg High

66.1°F

Average daily high across the year. Useful one-number summary of how warm the area runs.

Annual Avg Low

48.8°F

Average daily low across the year. Together with the high, gives you the typical temperature swing.

Data sources: ZIP geocoding via Zippopotam, demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 5-year survey (2022), air quality and climate from Open-Meteo, restaurants from Google Places (powered by Google). National averages from ACS 2022. Census numbers reflect a rolling 5-year average. Air quality reflects the most recent hourly observation. Climate averages cover the 3 most recent calendar years. Restaurant data filtered to 1,000+ reviews within 5 miles. Verify with local sources before making relocation decisions.

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