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Silver Spring, Maryland · ZIP 20906

Silver Spring — ZIP 20906

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Silver Spring (20906) scores 48/100 — Below Average for Silver Spring. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $451K.

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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 index51/100
Avg math proficiency17%
Avg reading proficiency32%
Schools nearby10

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index52/100
Typical home value$451K
Median rent$1,895/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

$451K

Median Rent

$1,895/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 5 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
Wheaton High09–122,794
31%
60%
Strathmore Elementary03–05464
26%
34%
Viers Mill ElementaryPK–05556
24%
38%
Sargent Shriver ElementaryPK–05697
18%
33%
Weller Road ElementaryPK–05691
16%
24%
Harmony Hills ElementaryPK–05655
14%
21%
Georgian Forest ElementaryPK–05600
14%
19%
Argyle Middle06–08868
7%
29%
A. Mario Loiederman Middle06–08978
4%
32%
Bel Pre ElementaryPK–02558Not reportedNot reported

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

71,216

Median Income

$98K

Homeownership

66%

Median Age

41.2 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20906 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 20906 has a school score of 51/100. 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 20906 is approximately $451K. 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 20906 in Silver Spring has an overall NeighborScore of 48/100. 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.