20853 scores 12.4 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 2 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Giant Food, about 0.3 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 20853?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20853 is Glenmont, about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 20853?

In 20853, median rent is $1,932 a month and the median home value is $572,000, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 20853?

Police reported 457 incidents in 20853 between 2025-10-24 and 2026-10-23: 23 violent and 203 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Aspen Hill, MD 20853?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Aspen Hill, MD 20853

Aspen Hill covers the stretch between Connecticut Avenue, Georgia Avenue and Bel Pre Road in mid-Montgomery County. Glenmont, the end of the Red Line, is about two miles away, so most residents drive or catch a Ride On bus. Split-levels, ramblers and brick colonials from the 1960s and '70s line curving streets, with several townhouse communities scattered throughout.

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Aspen Hill, MD 20853 at a glance.

ZIP 20853, Montgomery County. Tap a card for the details.

Safety457incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability12.4Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
Restaurants16+popular spotswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes5cafeswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools104schoolswithin 5 miles · 63 public, 41 privateSee the list
Climate & AirSummer86°FWinter30°FSee the weather
People31,794residentsmedian household income $146,075See the data

Top picks near 20853

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

Outback Steakhouse
Steak House · 13703 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906, USA
3.9
1,657 reviews · 0.6 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 13701 Connecticut Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906, USA
3.8
1,210 reviews · 0.3 mi
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 13501 Connecticut Ave, Aspen Hill, MD 20906, USA
3.5
1,188 reviews · 0.4 mi
Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 13521 Connecticut Ave, Aspen Hill, MD 20906, USA
4.2
732 reviews · 0.4 mi
Dunkin'
Coffee Shop · $ · 13810 Connecticut Ave, Aspen Hill, MD 20906, USA
3.9
464 reviews · 0.2 mi
Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Juice Shop · $ · 13531 Connecticut Ave, Aspen Hill, MD 20906, USA
4.5
160 reviews · 0.3 mi

Reported crime around 20853.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

457 incidents in 20853, 2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

ViolentIn check
PropertyIn check
Other

Showing 90 incidents.

Source: Montgomery County Police (MD)

Violent crimes

Below the U.S. rate

0.7 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 3.6

Property crimes

203

Below the U.S. rate

6.4 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 19.2

All reported

457

2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

Same police data as the map. Violent and property follow the FBI's categories (simple assault, vandalism and fraud count as other). U.S. rates: FBI, Crime in the Nation 2023. ZIPs with shops or offices count incidents against residents only, so their rates read higher.

Life without a car around 20853.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Aspen Hill, MD. Pick a store to see only that chain.

7 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20853

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Giant Food13781 Connecticut Ave, Silver Spring0.3 mi
Lotte Plaza13625-A Georgia Ave, Silver Spring0.6 mi
Giant Food3860 International Dr, Silver Spring1.5 mi
Korean Korner12207 Veirs Mill Rd, Silver Spring1.6 mi
Safeway5510 Norbeck Rd, Rockville1.7 mi
Rodman's Discount Food4301 Randolph Rd, Silver Spring1.7 mi

Nearest Metro stations

No Metro stations within 2 miles.

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20853. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

One or two nearby

Nearest: Giant Food, 0.3 mi

Nearest Metro station

2.1 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Glenmont

EPA Walkability Index

12.4 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 7 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 20853.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Aspen Hill, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 13701 Connecticut Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906, USA
3.8
1,210 reviews · 0.3 mi
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 13501 Connecticut Ave, Aspen Hill, MD 20906, USA
3.5
1,188 reviews · 0.4 mi
Outback Steakhouse
Steak House · 13703 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906, USA
3.9
1,657 reviews · 0.6 mi

The most popular coffee near 20853.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Aspen Hill, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Juice Shop · $ · 13531 Connecticut Ave, Aspen Hill, MD 20906, USA
4.5
160 reviews · 0.3 mi
Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 13521 Connecticut Ave, Aspen Hill, MD 20906, USA
4.2
732 reviews · 0.4 mi
Dunkin'
Coffee Shop · $ · 13810 Connecticut Ave, Aspen Hill, MD 20906, USA
3.9
464 reviews · 0.2 mi
Dunkin'
Coffee Shop · $ · 13874 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20906, USA
3.9
290 reviews · 0.3 mi
Ana zavla
Coffee Shop · 12508 Turkey Branch Pkwy, Rockville, MD 20853, USA
1.4 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

63 / 41

Closest schools

Parkland Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
0.4 mi
Brookhaven Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.5 mi
Rock Creek Valley Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.6 mi
Lucy V. Barnsley Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
0.6 mi
Earle B. Wood Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
0.7 mi
MELVIN J BERMAN HEBREW ACADEMY
private · other
1.1 mi
SULAM SCHOOL
private · elementary
1.1 mi
SHE'ARIM HIGH SCHOOL
private · high
1.1 mi
Flower Valley Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.2 mi
Meadow Hall Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.2 mi
SHEPPARD PRATT SCHOOL-ROCKVILLE (FORMERLY FROST SC
private · other
1.2 mi
Rockville High
public · high · grades 09–12
1.3 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Aspen Hill.

Averages from 3 years of daily records (2023–2025).

Summer high

86°F

Hot summers

Winter low

30°F

Mild winters

Rain a year

45 in

Rainy

Snow a year

4 in

Little snow

Days 90°F+

Hot often

Days below 32°F

Many freezes

Air quality

64 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

10.1 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 20853.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

31,794

Suburban

Median age

41.8

Older population

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$146,075

High incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$572,000

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,932/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

83.5%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

51.4%

Well educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

32.7 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Montgomery County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

2024Latest
Harris
74.5%
Trump
21.7%
Other
3.9%
Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%
2020
Biden
78.6%
Trump
19.0%
Other
2.4%
Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%
2016
Clinton
74.7%
Trump
19.4%
Other
5.9%
Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Aspen Hill 20853: what to know.

Townhouse and HOA communities often limit where a moving truck can park, and for how long. Check your HOA rules for both homes before moving day.
Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
The Beltway, I-270 and I-95 make moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, traffic costs you time, not money.

Local moves in 20853 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 20853, from the same public data as the report above.

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20853 scores 12.4 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 2 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Giant Food, about 0.3 miles away.