At a Glance
Median Income
$107,496
$54,263 per capita
Home Value
$484,500
Zillow: $521,654
Median Rent
$2,008/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
1,422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
52.4%
88.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.7%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Gaithersburg Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gaithersburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Gaithersburg a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Gaithersburg residents earn a median household income of $107,496 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $54,263. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gaithersburg is $484,500 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $521,654. Median rent is $2,008/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1989.
Safety & Crime
Gaithersburg reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,422/100K.
Education
52.4% of adults in Gaithersburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% above the national average).
88.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gaithersburg has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population69,225
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density6,695/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,496
Per Capita$54,263
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817
Housing
A
Home Value$484,500
Rent$2,008
Ownership51.3%
Zillow$521,654
Housing Units27,203
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property1,422/100K
Health
Obesity26.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death4,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation453 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+52.4%
High School+88.1%
Graduate+25.2%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.0%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations32
Libraries22
Did You Know?
Gaithersburg was founded in 1802.
The median home in Gaithersburg was built in 1989.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
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