Silver Spring, MD Reviews


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Silver Spring, Maryland is a diverse and vibrant suburban city located just outside of Washington D.C. With a population of over 80,000, it offers a bustling downtown area filled with shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. In this context, let's take a look at what some residents have to say about living in Silver Spring.

According to user reviews on Best Places, many people love living in Silver Spring. Sarah described it as a "great place for families" with "plenty of parks and outdoor activities." Another user, James, praised the "amazing food scene" and "easy access to public transportation." On the other hand, some reviews mentioned concerns about the cost of living. As Maria stated, "housing prices are high and it can be difficult to find affordable options." Similarly, Bob expressed frustration with the "heavy traffic and long commute times" in the area. Overall, it seems that the majority of residents enjoy the diversity and amenities of Silver Spring, but acknowledge that it may come with a higher price tag and some traffic challenges.

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Culture & Recreation in S.S., MD - 6/16/2006
There are a plethora of options in this area for both culture and recreation due to the close proximity to Washington, DC, the mountains and access to the Read More

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Great location if you can afford it - 5/24/2006
Silver Spring has a diverse population, good schools, and a convenient location between DC & Baltimore. Unfortunately the cost of living is extremely Read More

Great location if you can afford it - 5/24/2006
Silver Spring has a diverse population, good schools, and a convenient location between DC & Baltimore. Unfortunately the cost of living is extremely Read More

Great location if you can afford it - 5/24/2006
Silver Spring has a diverse population, good schools,and a covienient location between DC & Baltimore. Unfortunatly the cost of living is extremely Read More

Silver Spring - Very Nice - 5/17/2006
Very diverse, lots of opportunities....quick commute to Washington, DC. Pleanty of public transportation....very expensive homes (townhomes .25 miles away start at $650K). Nice Read More

Silver Spring - 5/17/2006
It is a wonderful place to live. Full of diversity and opportunity, it is pretty large city is a stones throw from Washington, DC. Lots of public transportation that is clean compared to NY. Housing is very high here. Townhomes .25 miles away start at Read More

Humid - 5/3/2006
Hazy Hot & Humid in summer. Damp and humid most of the other Read More

Silver Spring Cost of Living - 4/15/2006
Apartments and real estate in general are quite expensive here. The absolute minimum for a one-bedroom is $900 Read More

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