City Comparison

Lexington Park vs Silver Spring: How they compare

Lexington Park is a community in St. Silver Spring is a diverse, transit-rich community just north of the D. The details differ. Here is the sourced context for price, schools, commute, taxes, walkability, and reported crime data.

Market Overview

Lexington Park's median sold price is $400K with homes averaging 34 days on market; Silver Spring is at $540K and 35 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Silver Spring is pricier ($540K median vs $400K), a difference of about $140K. Lexington Park moves faster, with homes averaging 34 days on market compared to 35 in Silver Spring. Lexington Park offers a lower entry point at $150K–$600K.

Lexington Park

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Silver Spring

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Median Sold Price

12 months through Aug 2026

$400K

$540K

Avg Days on Market

12 months through Aug 2026

34 days

35 days

Price Range

$150K–$600K

$175K–$1.5M

Notable Neighborhoods

Town Center, Willows, San Souci, Wildewood

Downtown Silver Spring, Woodside, East Silver Spring, Woodmoor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lexington Park or Silver Spring more affordable?

Lexington Park is more affordable with a median sold price of $400K, compared to $540K in Silver Spring (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Lexington Park prices range from $150K–$600K. Silver Spring prices range from $175K–$1.5M.

How do Lexington Park and Silver Spring compare?

Lexington Park is a community in St. Silver Spring is a diverse, transit-rich community just north of the D. The right choice depends on your priorities: budget, commute length, home types, and neighborhood feel. smover lets you compare agent profiles and available transaction records in either city.

Median sold prices and days on market are 12-month aggregates of settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026. School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports. Property tax rates from Virginia Dept. of Taxation (2024). Walkability scores from Walk Score (2024). Crime data from FBI UCR and Virginia State Police (2023). Commute times are approximate rush-hour estimates. Updated September 2026.

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