City Intelligence
What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Gaithersburg. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.
Livability Score
Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.
Population
65,954
Median Home
$655K
Median Income
$142K
Zip Codes Covered
1
With a population of 65,954, Gaithersburg is a mid-sized MD city. Median household income is $142K with homes valued around $655K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).
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Key housing and market metrics for Gaithersburg, MD. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.
Median Home Value
$655K
Vacancy Rate
4.0%
Owner-Occupied
69%
Area stats for ZIP codes in Gaithersburg, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.
20878
Area StatsPop: 65,954
Home Value: $655K
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Schools in and around Gaithersburg, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.
Beverly Farms Elementary
Brown Station Elementary
Cold Spring Elementary
College Gardens Elementary
Darnestown Elementary
Diamond Elementary
DuFief Elementary
Fallsmead Elementary
Fields Road Elementary
Fox Chapel Elementary
Gaithersburg Elementary
Germantown Elementary
Lakewood Elementary
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Forest Oak Middle
Gaithersburg Middle
Herbert Hoover Middle
Julius West Middle
Roberto W. Clemente Middle
Gaithersburg High
How Gaithersburg stacks up across six key categories.
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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the primary zip code for Gaithersburg and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.