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Silver Spring, Maryland · ZIP 20902

Silver Spring — ZIP 20902

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Silver Spring (20902) scores 50/100 — Fair for Silver Spring. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $551K.

50OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

D+Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index45/100
Violent crime share10%
Property crime share90%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index55/100
Avg math proficiency21%
Avg reading proficiency40%
Schools nearby10

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index42/100
Typical home value$551K
Median rent$2,038/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$551K

Median Rent

$2,038/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

18,748

Violent Crime

1,875

Property Crime

16,873

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Montgomery County, Maryland (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Oakland Terrace ElementaryPK–05500
42%
57%
Flora M. Singer ElementaryPK–05653
36%
52%
Glen Haven ElementaryPK–05540
27%
37%
Glenallan ElementaryPK–05679
26%
39%
Highland ElementaryPK–05509
18%
50%
Kemp Mill ElementaryPK–05412
17%
22%
Sligo Middle06–08685
16%
44%
Arcola ElementaryPK–05747
14%
28%
John F. Kennedy High09–121,880
10%
47%
Odessa Shannon Middle06–08784
5%
26%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

53,170

Median Income

$114K

Homeownership

64%

Median Age

36.6 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20902 has a reported-crime score of 45/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 20902 has a school score of 55/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 20902 is approximately $551K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 20902 in Silver Spring has an overall NeighborScore of 50/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.