Silver Spring
City in Maryland, United States
Overview
Silver Spring is a dynamic suburb just north of Washington, D.C. blending urban convenience with a tight-knit community atmosphere. Known for its diverse dining scene, arts venues, and walkable downtown, Silver Spring offers visitors a lively yet relaxed experience. It is well-connected, making it an excellent base for exploring the greater DC region.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Maryland
Population
—
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
38.99°, -77.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
74
Female Safety
76
LGBTQ+ Safety
82
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$3,965
Local Cost
$2,380
Local Income
$4,100
Cashless
98
English
100
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
24.6°C
Winter Avg
1.4°C
Record High
40.2°C
Record Low
-18.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1153 mm
Internet Speed
337 Mbps
Upload
155 Mbps
Latency
9 ms
City Vibrancy
76
Coworking
1
Cafes
18
Nightlife
13
Parks
44
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
1838.0
Airport
CGS
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 95 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-09.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 89/100.