Lead Paint Risk in Silver Spring, MD

69.1%Pre-1978 Housing

24,617Pre-1978 Units

35,620Total Housing Units

HighRisk Level

How Silver Spring Compares

Silver Spring

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Maryland

51.6%!<(MISSING)/span>

National Average

50.5%!<(MISSING)/span>

What This Means for Silver Spring Residents

Silver Spring has a high concentration of pre-1978 housing (69.1%). Most homes in this area predate the federal lead paint ban. If you live in an older home, a professional lead paint inspection is strongly recommended — especially if young children are present.

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