Gaithersburg, MD

Living in Gaithersburg

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Bikeability 70
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Walkability 57
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Commute 21
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Public Transit 76
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Affordability 22
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Public Safety 74
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Airports 93
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Hospitals 51
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Colleges 82
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Schools 96
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Residents

68k Population +9.6k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
54% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
66% Family Households +2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian19%
Black17%
Caucasian34%
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracial4%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate15%
Some College20%
Bachelor's degree27%
Graduate degree27%

Households

Family household66%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$90k Median Household Income +$11k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
79% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more15%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed6%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts50%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van79%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation12%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$392k Median Home Value +$2.1k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$1.6k Median Monthly Rent +$361 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached30%
1 unit, detached21%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198923%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K23%
$400K to $499K18%
$500K to $749K22%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more1%

House Heating Type

Electricity44%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas52%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Gaithersburg

United States45
Maryland43
Washington Metro Area33
Montgomery County19

Property Crime in Gaithersburg

United States48
Maryland38
Washington Metro Area35
Montgomery County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (69%)(28%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton75%
Donald Trump20%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 33 3 7
Feb 35 3 7
Mar 43 4 2
Apr 54 3 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 75 3 0
Sep 67 4 0
Oct 56 4 0
Nov 46 4 1
Dec 36 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Gaithersburg

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding53
Tornado12
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Gaithersburg, MD

Private Schools

Private Schools near Gaithersburg, MD

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Avalon School
2 miles, SE
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Colleges

Colleges near Gaithersburg, MD

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IGlobal University
16 miles, S
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American University
17 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Gaithersburg, MD

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Suburban Hospital
13 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Gaithersburg, MD