The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 20901 sells for about $571,300, or $385 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 22 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,823 a month.
ZIP 20901 — Silver Spring
The 20901 housing market remains resilient, characterized by steady demand and limited inventory, which continues to support modest price appreciation. Buyers are active, particularly for well-maintained single-family homes, though affordability remains a factor due to higher interest rates. The area's strong school district and proximity to major D.C. employment hubs continue to drive long-term value.
This ZIP is ideal for families and professionals seeking a balance between suburban living and accessibility to major D.C.-area employment hubs, offering a mix of established housing stock and strong public schools.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 22 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 99.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.5% · poverty 8.4% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.5%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 20901, Montgomery County MD
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in the 20901 area are generally consistent with suburban Montgomery County trends, showing moderate levels of property crime compared to the broader Washington D.C. metropolitan region.
The area is served by Montgomery County Public Schools, which are highly regarded for academic performance and diverse programming, consistently ranking among the top districts in Maryland.
The region faces moderate risks related to severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient for most residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the NIH, FDA, and the broader D.C. federal employment corridor, with ongoing transit-oriented development projects near the Silver Spring downtown hub.
Property taxes are assessed by Montgomery County based on market value, with a combined state, county, and local municipal rate structure; homeowners may qualify for the Maryland Homestead Tax Credit to limit annual assessment increases.
Residents benefit from proximity to the Capital Beltway (I-495) and the Red Line Metro, providing efficient transit access to downtown Silver Spring and Washington D.C.
The ZIP features extensive access to Sligo Creek Park and its trail system, alongside proximity to local golf courses and the diverse retail and dining options in downtown Silver Spring.
The rental market is competitive due to high demand from commuters, with a mix of garden-style apartments and single-family home rentals; vacancy rates remain low.
The economy is anchored by federal agencies, healthcare, and biotechnology firms, with a strong professional services sector supported by the proximity to Washington D.C.
The area is well-served by the WMATA Metro Red Line and extensive bus networks, with major highway access via I-495 and Georgia Avenue.
Development is focused on transit-oriented mixed-use projects near the Silver Spring and Wheaton Metro stations.
The Montgomery County Department of Finance handles property assessments, which are conducted on a three-year cycle.
Parcels are subject to Montgomery County Public Schools taxes and various municipal service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners are advised to maintain coverage for wind and water damage common in the Mid-Atlantic.
Maryland continues to see steady domestic migration, with Montgomery County attracting a diverse workforce.
Maryland is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court oversight for the foreclosure process.
Maryland law requires sellers to provide a residential property disclosure statement covering the condition of the home's major systems.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- The St. James4.418.1 mi
- F1 Arcade Washington, D.C.4.67.6 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.18.1 mi
- Lake Fairfax Park4.617.3 mi
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park418.7 mi
- Nationals Park4.610.2 mi
- Capital One Arena4.58.5 mi
- Northwest Stadium410.9 mi
- Walter E. Washington Convention Center4.58.1 mi
- International Spy Museum4.49.5 mi
- Lincoln Memorial4.89.4 mi
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History4.89 mi
- Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum4.69.2 mi
- Smithsonian National Zoological Park4.66.7 mi
- Washington Monument4.79.2 mi
- Lincoln Memorial4.89.4 mi
- Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History4.89 mi
- Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum4.69.2 mi
- United States Capitol4.79 mi
- National Mall4.89.4 mi
- Lincoln Memorial4.89.4 mi
- National Mall4.89.4 mi
- United States Botanic Garden4.89.2 mi
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial4.99.5 mi
- Brookside Gardens4.83.3 mi
- East Potomac Golf Links4.110.2 mi
- Congressional Country Club4.79.4 mi
- Puttery4.58.6 mi
- Northwest Golf Course4.36.6 mi
- Needwood Golf Course4.39.9 mi
- Union Market4.57.8 mi
- Fashion Centre at Pentagon City4.411.3 mi
- Mall at Prince George's4.24.4 mi
- Westfield Montgomery4.47.6 mi
- Westfield Wheaton4.22.9 mi
- Dulles International Airport4.124.8 mi
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport4.211.9 mi
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport4.321 mi
- Capital One Lounge at IAD4.324.3 mi
- The Club BWI3.921.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Extensive trail system and green space serving the community.
Major retail and entertainment district located just south of the ZIP.
Large regional park featuring a carousel, train, and athletic fields.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.