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Gaithersburg, MD

Founded 1802Montgomery CountyElev. 153 m
Population
69,225
Median home
$484,500
Disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
Public schools
29
Sex offenders
3

Overview

About Gaithersburg

Gaithersburg is home to roughly 69,225 residents. Gaithersburg was founded in 1802 and sits in Montgomery County. The median age is 37.8 and the median household income is $107,496. Homes carry a median value of $484,500, and about 51% of residents own where they live. Around 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 29 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
69,225
Median age
37.8
Median household income
$107,496
Per-capita income
$54,263
Poverty rate
8.8%
High-school grad or higher
88.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
52.4%
Unemployment
5.1%
Avg. commute
29.2 min
Work from home
23.9%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White31.2%
Hispanic or Latino29.5%
Black15%
Asian19.5%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts53.1%
Service17.9%
Sales & office14.2%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.8%
Production, transportation & material moving7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$484,500
Median gross rent
$2,008/mo
Owner-occupied
51.3%
Median year built
1989
Households
26,019
Avg. household size
2.65

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Mixed

Gaithersburg has 29 public schools — 21 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 5 schools
Reading45%
Math35%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Gaithersburg HighHighGrades 9–12
Quince Orchard HighHighGrades 9–12
Watkins Mill HighHighGrades 9–12
Forest Oak MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Gaithersburg MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Lakelands Park MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Ridgeview MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Shady Grove MiddleMiddleGrades 6–8
Brown Station ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Darnestown ElementaryElementary
Diamond ElementaryElementary
DuFief ElementaryElementary
Fields Road ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5
Flower Hill ElementaryElementaryGrades -1–5

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime38% below national
Gaithersburg239
Maryland447
United States386
↑ 14% higher than 2022
2022–2023
property crime23% below national
Gaithersburg1,497
Maryland2,182
United States1,952
↑ 47% higher than 2022
2022–2023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Gaithersburg Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Gaithersburg.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Moderate
Top hazards · Montgomery County
Winter weatherVery High
HailRelatively High
Heat waveRelatively High
LightningRelatively High
Riverine floodingRelatively High
Strong windRelatively High

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Gaithersburg is in Montgomery County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Gaithersburg was founded in 1802 and sits in Montgomery County. Elevation ~153 m.

Population trend
72K37K69,22519902024
Map of Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, MD
Where Gaithersburg is
BaltimoreFrederickGaithersburgRockvilleBowieHagerstown
Historic places

4 on the National Register of Historic Places, incl. 1 National Historic Landmark.

Gaithersburg Latitude ObservatoryBelt, J. A., BuildingGaithersburg B & O Railroad Station and Freight ShedThomas and Company Cannery
Notable people from Gaithersburg
Shane McMahonJessica WatkinsJudah FriedlanderKimberly J. BrownJared BushStefon DiggsTrevon DiggsJordan HawkinsUche EkeRichard Thompson
People searches in Gaithersburg
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Nearby cities
Rockville (5 mi)Poolesville (12 mi)Takoma Park (16 mi)Mount Airy (16 mi)College Park (17 mi)Laurel (18 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Gaithersburg, MD (3)

Public sex-offender registry records for Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Michael Paul Thompson, 56
Gaithersburg · Montgomery County · 20877
AKA Michael P Thompson
James William Greene, 35
Gaithersburg · Montgomery County · 20877
AKA James W Greene, James W Greene Jr
James Vincent Martin, 79
Gaithersburg · Gaithersburg County
AKA James V Martin, James Martin

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Gaithersburg — frequently asked

What is the population of Gaithersburg, Maryland?
Gaithersburg has a population of about 69,225, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Gaithersburg?
The median home value in Gaithersburg is $484,500, and the median gross rent is $2,008/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Gaithersburg safe? What is the crime rate?
Gaithersburg Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 239 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Gaithersburg face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Montgomery County as "Relatively Moderate" overall, with top hazards including winter weather, hail, heat wave.
How many schools are in Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg has 29 public schools (21 elementary, 5 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Gaithersburg?
Public registry data lists 3 registered sex offenders in or near Gaithersburg. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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