Layhill, Maryland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Layhill, Maryland
Census-designated place
Layhill, Maryland Location in Maryland
Country	United States
State	Maryland
County	Montgomery
Area
• Total	1.60 sq mi (4.14 km2)
• Land	1.59 sq mi (4.11 km2)
• Water	0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Elevation	384 ft (117 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	5,764
• Density	3,627.44/sq mi (1,400.79/km2)
ZIP Code	20906 (Silver Spring)
Area code(s)	301
FIPS code	24-46150
GNIS feature ID	2583648

Layhill is a community in Montgomery County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as a "census-designated place." This means it's a special area that the government defines for counting people and gathering information. In 2020, about 5,764 people lived in Layhill.

Layhill's Past: A Look Back

Argyle Country Club's Journey

The Argyle Country Club started in 1921 in a different part of Maryland. It moved a few times before finding its permanent home in Layhill. The club officially opened at its current Layhill spot on June 28, 1947.

A Secret Still in 1932

In 1932, during a time when making and selling alcohol was against the law, police found a secret setup in Layhill. They discovered equipment used to make illegal drinks. Police arrested a man named Alfred Crum in connection with this discovery.

Plans for a Drive-In Movie

In 1955, there were plans to build a large drive-in movie theater in Layhill. It would have been big enough for 1,300 cars. However, some people living nearby did not want it. Because of their objections, the plan for the drive-in theater was stopped.

How Layhill Grew: New Neighborhoods

Layhill has grown over the years with many new neighborhoods. Layhill South was built in 1963. Layhill Village and Layhill Forest followed in 1965. The Strathmore at Bel Pre neighborhood was added in 1968, and Chaddsford in 1969. More recently, Parker Farm was developed in 1994.

Plaza del Mercado: A Place to Shop

Plaza del Mercado is a shopping center in Layhill. It first opened its doors in October 1969. Some of the original stores included Giant Food, Peoples Drug, McDonald's, and a Hallmark Card Shop. A new grocery store, Aldi, opened there in December 2016.

The Old Oak Tree

In 1988, Layhill Road was made wider. This project unfortunately led to the removal of a very old and tall oak tree. This tree was 225 years old and stood 67 feet high, making it a well-known landmark in the community.

Where is Layhill Located?

Layhill is a community without exact borders because it's not an official town. However, the center of the community is generally considered to be where Layhill Road meets Bonifant Road and Bel Pre Road.

Schools in Layhill

Elementary Schools

Younger students in Layhill attend one of three elementary schools. These are Bel Pre Elementary School, Strathmore Elementary School, and Glenallen Elementary School.

Middle Schools

Argyle Middle School is located right in Layhill. Some students from Layhill go to Argyle Middle School, while others attend Colonel E. Brooke Lee Middle School.

High Schools

Most high school students in Layhill are assigned to John F. Kennedy High School.

However, students in Layhill also have other choices through a program called the Downcounty Consortium. They can apply to attend Montgomery Blair High School, Albert Einstein High School, John F. Kennedy High School, Northwood High School, or Wheaton High School.

Private Schools

The Barrie School, which is a private school, has been located in Layhill since September 8, 1958.

Getting Around Layhill

Major Roads

The Intercounty Connector, also known as Maryland Route 200, runs through the northern part of Layhill. You can get onto this road from Exit 10, which is on MD 182.

Public Transportation

The Glenmont Metro station is about 2 miles south of Layhill. This underground train station opened in 1998. It is the last stop on the Red Line and has large parking garages. From Glenmont, the Red Line travels to downtown Silver Spring and into Washington, D.C., before heading back into Montgomery County.

Layhill's Population

In 2010, there were 5,169 people living in Layhill. By 2020, the population had grown to 5,764 people.

Who Lives in Layhill?

In 2010, Layhill had 1,659 households. About 40.8% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many families were married couples living together (65.8%). The average household had 3.28 people.

Most adults (86%) aged 25 or older had finished high school. Many also had college degrees, with 53% having a bachelor's degree and 28% having a graduate degree.

About 38% of Layhill's residents were born outside the United States. Of those, 58% had become US citizens. Many foreign-born residents came from Latin America (37%), Asia (36%), and Africa (24%).

How People Travel to Work

Most Layhill residents (64%) drive alone to work. About 11% carpool, and 20% use public transportation. Only 4% work from home. On average, it takes residents about 38 minutes to get to work.

Income in Layhill

In Layhill, the average income for a household was $120,184. For families, the average income was $123,832. A small number of people, about 6.2% of the population, lived below the poverty line.

Fun Places to Visit in Layhill

Matthew Henson Trail

The Matthew Henson Trail begins in Layhill. It's a path that stretches for about 4.2 miles. The trail follows along Rock Creek and ends in Rockville. It's a great place for walking, running, or biking.

National Capital Trolley Museum

The National Capital Trolley Museum is located near Layhill. It opened in 1969 and is a fun place to learn about old streetcars and trolleys.

Wat Thai Temple

Wat Thai Temple is a Buddhist temple that has been in Layhill since 1995. It serves as a place of worship and community for many people.

See also

In Spanish: Layhill (Maryland) para niños