Gaithersburg, Maryland

Population 61,413

Gaithersburg is located in Montgomery County, MD. The population is 61,413, making Gaithersburg the 3rd largest city in Montgomery County and the 9th largest city in the state of Maryland.

There are 26 public schools in Gaithersburg with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Gaithersburg is low , and there are 89 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Gaithersburg is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Gaithersburg property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Gaithersburg include North Potomac, Washington Grove and Darnestown.

Gaithersburg Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 12.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 33.3%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 54.1%

Crime Rate

22.11% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 96
  • Violent Crimes: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 531
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

6.55% Higher than national avg.
  • 89 offenders in Gaithersburg
  • 14.49 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

864 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 3
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 855

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • Maryland unemployment average: 4.4%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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26 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 26 K-12 public schools in Gaithersburg, MD and 13 private schools. Homefacts rates Gaithersburg's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.
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13 Private Schools

Avalon School

Church Of The Redeemer Christian School

Covenant Life School

Epworth Preschool & Kindergarten

Forbush School At Oakmont Upper School

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Gaithersburg, MD

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247 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Gaithersburg, MD issued 247 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 247 permits, 149 were issued for single family homes and 98 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Gaithersburg, MD issued 302 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 302 permits, 178 were issued for single family homes and 124 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,560
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,587
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,811
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,296
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,762

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Environmental Hazards

864 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Gaithersburg, MD has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Gaithersburg, MD is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.44 Average
    Gaithersburg, MD is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 34°
  • February 36.77°
  • March 46.4°
  • April 56.4°
  • May 65.31°
  • June 74.09°
  • July 79.03°
  • August 75.3°
  • September 69.58°
  • October 57.52°
  • November 46.35°
  • December 33.67°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Gaithersburg, MD

Earthquakes
Gaithersburg, MD has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Gaithersburg, MD has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Gaithersburg, MD has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Gaithersburg, MD has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Gaithersburg, MD: $83,724

Unemployment

Unemployment in Gaithersburg is 3.9%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.4% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 31.62%
White Collar - 68.38%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Larry Hogan
  • Sen. Benjamin L. Cardin
  • Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski

City Representatives

  • John Delaney

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

21 FCC Towers view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Gaithersburg, MD

2 Libraries view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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