Why Live in Layhill
Layhill, a suburban rural area in Silver Spring, offers a blend of cultural diversity and affordable housing. Developed in 1965, this unincorporated community houses nearly 5,800 residents. Commuters benefit from a Metro Bus station just five minutes away and can access the Metro’s Red Line from Wheaton or Glenmont stations, with services starting at 5:00 am on weekdays. The neighborhood features two-to-three story townhouses and condos, with options like renovated two-bedroom condos and three-bedroom townhouses with traditional architecture. Brick homes with colonial styles, driveways, and front yards are also common. Layhill Village Local Park provides over 10 acres of outdoor leisure, including a playground, soccer field, softball field, and tennis courts. The four-mile Matthew Henson Trail is ideal for hiking, while the nearby Argyle Country Club Golf Course offers extensive golfing facilities. The Mid County Community Recreation Center provides year-round fitness classes, sports programs, and open gyms. Dining options include Azucar Restaurant Bar and Grill for Latin-American and Tex-Mex cuisine, and Passion Bakery Cafe for French pastries and sandwiches. Grocery shopping is convenient with an Aldi in Plaza del Mercado and the Westfield Wheaton Shopping Center four miles away, featuring over 100 stores and 27 dining options. Layhill is a low crime risk area, making it safer than the national average.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Layhill a good place to live?
Layhill is a good place to live. Layhill is considered somewhat walkable and bikeable. Layhill is a suburban neighborhood. Layhill has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is somewhat dense in population with 6.3 people per acre and a median age of 43. The average household income is $126,260 which is above the national average. College graduates make up 46.2% of residents. A majority of residents in Layhill are home owners, with 14.5% of residents renting and 85.5% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving Layhill can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
Layhill neighborhood guide.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in Layhill?
The median home price in Layhill is $425,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $85,000 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.26%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $2,100 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $90K a year to afford the median home price in Layhill. The average household income in Layhill is $126K.
What are the best public schools in Layhill?
The best public schools that serve Layhill are:
What are the best private schools in Layhill?
The best private schools that serve Layhill are:
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Are home prices dropping in Layhill?
Yes, home prices in Layhill are down 6% in the last 12 months.
Home Trends in Layhill, MD
On average, homes in Layhill, Silver Spring sell after 30 days on the market compared to the national average of 52 days. The median sale price for homes in Layhill, Silver Spring over the last 12 months is $489,000, down 9% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$489,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$735,000
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$494,500
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$280,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$234
Number of Homes for Sale
4
Last 12 months Home Sales
31
Median List Price
$425,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
0%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-9%