8 Popular Silver Spring, MD Neighborhoods: Where to Live in Silver Spring in 2024

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Updated on March 27th, 2024

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Silver Spring, MD, is a vibrant city just outside of Washington, DC, known for its rich history, amazing restaurants, and nightlife options. There’s plenty to do and see in the area, whether you spend time outside at Sligo Creek Park or Rock Creek Trail, or attend a show at The Fillmore or the AFI Silver Theater. The median home sale price is $545,000, while the average rent in Silver Spring is $2,030.

There are many historic, colorful, and charming neighborhoods that make the city of Silver Spring what it is today. And with all the neighborhoods Silver Spring has to offer, you may be curious which area you should rent or buy a home in. Well, we’ve got you covered. Here’s 8 popular Silver Spring neighborhoods you may just want to call home (listed alphabetically).

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1. Clifton Park Village

Clifton Park Village is a residential neighborhood comprised of homes and apartments, bordered by the Northwest Branch Anacostia River.

2. Downtown Silver Spring

Downtown Silver Spring is the heart of the city, where you’ll find the majority of the city’s restaurants, shops, and entertainment. There are plenty of hidden gems and old favorites like The Fillmore Silver Spring, Silver Spring Black Box Theatre, and Veterans Plaza.

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3. East Silver Spring

The area of East Silver Spring encompasses a large portion of Silver Spring and includes many sub-neighborhoods. You’ll find a lot of amazing local restaurants, shopping options, and parks like Nolte Local Park. There are also many historic streets with lush trees and historical homes.

4. Montgomery Knolls

Montgomery Knolls is another residential neighborhood located just north of Clifton Park Village. While the area is residential, you’re not far from nearby shopping areas.

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5. New Hampshire Estates

The New Hampshire Estates neighborhood is also a residential neighborhood just south of Clifton Park Village. You’ll mainly find homes in the area.

6. North Hills-Sligo Park

North Hills-Sligo Park is a residential area bordered by Sligo Creek to the south. The area is mostly homes, but the Sligo Creek Golf Course is located along the western side of the neighborhood.

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7. Sligo Park Hills

The Sligo Park Hills neighborhood is a great blend of quaint parks, local eateries, and residential areas. You can find parks like Sligo Avenue Neighborhood Park and Houston-Sligo Creek Park.

8. Woodside Park

Just north of Downtown Silver Spring is Woodside Park, where you’ll find a few parks like Fairview Road Urban Park and Woodside Urban Park. The rest of the neighborhood is mainly housing and residential streets. Woodside is the most walkable neighborhood in Silver Spring with a Walk Score of 78. The Transit Score is good at 74 and the Bike Score is 68.

Methodology: All neighborhoods must be listed as a “neighborhood” on Redfin.com. Median home sale price data from the Redfin Data Center during February 2023. Walk Score, Bike Score, and Transit Score from Walkscore.com during February 2023.

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Alison Bentley

Alison Bentley

Alison is part of the Content Marketing team as a Content Marketing Specialist. In her 4 years at Redfin, Alison has written a variety of articles ranging from home design tips to housing affordability. A California-native, Alison currently resides in Seattle where you can find her catching a concert or exploring farmers’ markets. Her dream home is a cottage-style house with a chef’s kitchen and a cozy room to store and play vinyl records.

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