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Gaithersburg
  • Town in Maryland

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade A
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade unavailable
  3. Housing
    grade C+
  4. Nightlife
    grade B+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A+
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A+
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B+

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Gaithersburg is a town in Maryland with a population of 68,827. Gaithersburg is in Montgomery County and is one of the best places to live in Maryland. Living in Gaithersburg offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Gaithersburg there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Gaithersburg and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Gaithersburg are highly rated.

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About Gaithersburg...
Population
68,827

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$427,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,811
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    50%
  • Own
    50%
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Gaithersburg Rankings

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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade unavailable
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    No data available  
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    No data available  
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    No data available  
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    No data available  
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    No data available  
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    No data available  
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    No data available  
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    10%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    14%
  • 35-44 years
    17%
  • 45-54 years
    14%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    13%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    25%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    28%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    20%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    12%
    national  11%

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