Silver Spring, Maryland is a suburban city located just north of Washington, DC in Montgomery County, MD. Silver Spring possesses a wealth of opportunities for businesses, residents and visitors. Over the past few years, Downtown Silver Spring has undergone a major transformation with new shops, restaurants and activities.
Retail, dining and entertainment opportunities abound. The first phase, with Whole Foods Market and Strosnider's Hardware, opened in 2000 and instantly become a regular shopping destination for many in the community. In April 2003 The American Film Institute and Round House Theatre opened, providing a new cultural center for Montgomery County and a popular regional destination for classic films and black box theater.
Downtown Silver Spring is one of the more interesting downtown revitalization efforts in a large part because it incorporates an enclosed mall with the rejuvenated streetscape. The development encompasses two separately owned and maintained parcels–the indoor, 5-level (yet small, at only 300,000 square feet) City Place Mall; and the outdoor “urban neighborhood” of Sowntown Silver Spring.
Silver Spring is a city with a bright future.
Housing Cost
In a desirable northern area, Silver Spring offers home buyers a wide variety in homes, styles, and price range. This is a suburban area, with most homes built on average size city lots. There is also a large selection in the age of homes, from homes built before the Second World War, all the way to new construction. Because of Silver Spring's proximity to the main city center, homes here tend to be priced higher than those that are not as conveniently located. Expect to spend at least $250,000 for most homes in the region, although a condo will sell for considerably less.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $425,100
Demographics
population 76,540. Silver Springs covers 9.42 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 340 feet above sea level.
Weather
Silver Spring, MD climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 88.50 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 25.50 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 20 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Silver Spring is 44.21 Inches. Rainfall is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.58 Inches.
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