Living in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gaithersburg · Census data 2020–2024
Gaithersburg has 69,825 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median household income is $112,467 (8% higher than the Maryland median), the median home value is $496,500, the median rent is $2,058/month.
Gaithersburg at a glance
- Population
- 69,825
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39.4
- Median household income
- $112,467State: $103,678
- Median home value
- $496,500State: $419,900
- Median rent
- $2,058/moState: $1,705
- Homeowners
- 50.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 52.5%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Gaithersburg a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 8% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Gaithersburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gaithersburg the median home value is $496,500, 49% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,058 per month, which is 29.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,777 a month in housing costs.
Gaithersburg median household income
The median household income in Gaithersburg is $112,467 and the income per person is $54,861. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Maryland: 9.4%).
Housing in Gaithersburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27,280
- Owner-occupied
- 50.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 49.2%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.69
Gaithersburg demographics
- Population
- 69,825
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 25,772
- Foreign-born
- 44.3%
- Veterans
- 2.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gaithersburg ›
Education in Gaithersburg
52.5% of adults 25 and older in Gaithersburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maryland: 43.4%), and 24.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gaithersburg
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 31 min
- Work from home
- 26%
- Drive alone
- 51.6%
- Public transit
- 7.1%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.5%
Gaithersburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg | 69,825 | $112,467 | $496,500 | $2,058 |
| Washington Grove | 577 | $134,583 | $612,700 | — |
| Flower Hill | 13,794 | $112,975 | $463,500 | $2,137 |
| Montgomery Village | 34,110 | $95,348 | $388,900 | $1,916 |
| Redland | 18,665 | $132,153 | $540,200 | $2,221 |
| Derwood | 1,984 | $118,194 | $719,800 | $1,676 |
| Germantown | 90,719 | $117,546 | $422,400 | $2,040 |
| North Potomac | 23,922 | $186,514 | $826,200 | $2,413 |
| Rockville | 67,671 | $128,649 | $682,300 | $2,274 |
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What is the median household income in Gaithersburg, MD?
The median household income in Gaithersburg is $112,467, 8% higher than the Maryland median of $103,678 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Gaithersburg?
The median home value in Gaithersburg is $496,500, compared with $419,900 in Maryland.
How much is rent in Gaithersburg?
The median gross rent in Gaithersburg is $2,058 per month, about 29.5% of household income.
Is Gaithersburg, MD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 8% higher than the Maryland median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 4.6%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Gaithersburg?
The median age in Gaithersburg is 37.8 years (Maryland: 39.4).
How long is the commute in Gaithersburg?
The average commute to work in Gaithersburg is 29 minutes; 26% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gaithersburg?
The unemployment rate in Gaithersburg is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gaithersburg?
52.5% of adults in Gaithersburg have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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