Gaithersburg, MD
Living in Gaithersburg
Bikeability70
Walkability57
Commute21
Public Transit76
Affordability22
Public Safety74
Airports93
Hospitals51
Colleges82
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools96
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
68kPopulation+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
$90kMedian 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
$392kMedian Home Value+$2.1k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$1.6kMedian 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
Nist Child Care Center
1 miles, SE
Goddard School in Gaithersburg
2 miles, S
Avalon School
2 miles, SE
St Martin of Tours School
2 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Gaithersburg, MD
Yeshiva College of the Nations Capital
13 miles, SE
IGlobal University
16 miles, S
American University
17 miles, SE
University of the Potomac-VA Campus
17 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Gaithersburg, MD
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
2 miles, N
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
10 miles, E
Suburban Hospital
13 miles, SE