Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg, Maryland Overview

With a composite score of 61.1/100 and a A grade, Gaithersburg ranks #4 of 20 cities in Maryland. Its strongest showing is in Safety (81/100), while Outdoor Access (12/100) represents its largest gap.

Income & Employment in Gaithersburg

The median household income in Gaithersburg is $100,387, 2% above the statewide median of $98,461. The local unemployment rate of 2.7% is lower than the state’s 2.9%. Population grew 0.6% recently.

Safety in Gaithersburg

At 238.8 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, Gaithersburg sits meaningfully below the Maryland average of 415 — a 74% lower gap. The property crime rate is 1496.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Gaithersburg

The median home value is $484,500. Median monthly rent is $2,008. Renters spend 24.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg’s adult obesity rate of 26.9% is below the national average, contributing to stronger health outcomes. The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.5%. Residents average 13.3 poor mental health days per month. Maryland ranks #8 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg has a high school graduation rate of 89%. The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $19,456 per student, well above the national median. The city has 29 public schools serving 21,213 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 57.3°F. Summers average 74.3°F. Winters average 42.1°F. Annual precipitation is 41.2 inches. 19.9% of workers in Gaithersburg work from home, well above the national average.

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