What are the schools like in Spring Ridge, MD?

School district data for Spring Ridge is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Spring Ridge?

The median household income in Spring Ridge, MD is $129,853 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.0%.

What is the weather like in Spring Ridge, MD?

Spring Ridge has an average high temperature of 43.1°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 31.4 inches.

Spring Ridge, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Spring Ridge, MD affordable or expensive?

Spring Ridge's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Spring Ridge is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $408,700 and the median rent is $1,633 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Spring Ridge, MD?

Spring Ridge has a violent crime rate of 144.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 601.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Spring Ridge, MD a Good Place to Live?

Spring Ridge is a small town of 5,691 in Maryland, with a median household income of $129,853 and a 3.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

Strengths: Spring Ridge stands out for a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, longer commutes. Whether Spring Ridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Spring Ridge city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 108.6

Spring Ridge's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Spring Ridge costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Spring Ridge, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$408,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,633	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$129,853	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Spring Ridge's violent crime rate is 144.9 per 100,000 residents — 62% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

144.9 /100k

Property Crime

601.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Spring Ridge, MD	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	58.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Spring Ridge sees average highs of 43.1°F in January and 88.6°F in July, with 46.9 inches of annual precipitation and 31.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Spring Ridge, MD
Average High — January	43.1°F
Average High — July	88.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.9"
Annual Snowfall	31.4"

Demographics

Metric	Spring Ridge, MD	National Avg
Population	5,691	—
Median Age	36.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	32.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bartonsville, MD 1 mi Linganore, MD 2 mi New Market, MD 3 mi Frederick, MD 4 mi Ballenger Creek, MD 5 mi

Spring Ridge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Spring Ridge, MD affordable or expensive?

Spring Ridge's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Spring Ridge roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $408,700 and median rent is $1,633/month.

What is the crime rate in Spring Ridge, MD?

Spring Ridge's violent crime rate is 144.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 601.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Spring Ridge?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Spring Ridge, MD a good place to live?

Spring Ridge, MD has a population of 5,691, a median household income of $129,853, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Spring Ridge?

Spring Ridge averages 43.1°F in January and 88.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.9 inches with about 31.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Spring Ridge?

The population of Spring Ridge, Maryland is 5,691 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Spring Ridge?

Key numbers for living in Spring Ridge: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $408,700, median household income $129,853, crime index 34 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Spring Ridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.