How many renters in Silver Spring, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
52.6% (±3.5 points) of renting households in Silver Spring, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
42.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.2% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 52.6% (±3.5 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 42.1% (±2.9 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.2% (±1.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Silver Spring
| Share of income spent on rent | Silver Spring | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.3% (±1.6 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 13.9% (±2.0 points) | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 13.0% (±2.2 points) | 13.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 11.3% (±1.8 points) | 12.0% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 10.5% (±1.9 points) | 9.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 42.1% (±2.9 points) | 41.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Silver Spring against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Silver Spring | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 52.6% (±3.5 points) | 51.6% (±1.5 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 42.1% (±2.9 points) | 41.9% (±1.3 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.2% (±1.3 points) | 30.8% (±0.6 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $72,714 (±$3,900) | $79,810 (±$1,782) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,913 (±$42) | $2,068 (±$20) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Silver Spring, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Montgomery County (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Silver Spring ranks 29 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 157 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Silver Spring
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver Spring | — | 52.6% (±3.5 points) | — |
| Four Corners | 1.6 mi | 46.4% (±21.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Forest Glen | 1.7 mi | 43.2% (±22.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Takoma Park | 1.8 mi | 53.8% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Langley Park | 2.3 mi | 51.7% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Burnt Mills | 2.5 mi | 77.9% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Kensington | 2.6 mi | 61.6% (±23.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kemp Mill | 2.7 mi | 44.5% (±23.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Chevy Chase | 2.9 mi | 94.1% (±77.3 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 23 | Aspen Hill | 57.3% (±7.4 points) |
| 24 | Cloverly | 56.0% (±22.4 points) |
| 25 | Redland | 55.6% (±13.2 points) |
| 26 | White Oak | 55.2% (±8.4 points) |
| 27 | Takoma Park | 53.8% (±8.9 points) |
| 28 (tie) | North Potomac | 52.6% (±10.6 points) |
| 28 (tie) | Silver Spring | 52.6% (±3.5 points) |
| 30 | Kensington | 52.0% (±19.0 points) |
| 31 | Derwood | 51.9% (±36.2 points) |
| 32 | Rockville | 51.6% (±4.8 points) |
| 33 | Flower Hill | 51.4% (±14.1 points) |
| 34 | Clarksburg | 51.2% (±16.3 points) |
| 35 | Hillandale | 50.9% (±48.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Silver Spring is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for statistics, with no municipal government of its own.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Silver Spring
Are renters in Silver Spring rent-burdened?
52.6% of renting households in Silver Spring pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Silver Spring spend on rent?
The median renting household in Silver Spring, MD spends 31.2% (±1.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Spring CDP, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Spring CDP, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Silver Spring CDP, Maryland
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Silver Spring CDP, Maryland (place:72450, in state:24).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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