Montgomery County, Maryland

Living in Gaithersburg, MD

Among Montgomery County's 16 largest communities, Gaithersburg has the second-shortest average commute (29 minutes). With about 69,700 residents, it's Montgomery County's 3rd-largest community. Below: prices, housing and getting around, and how Fred works here.

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Median home value: $496K; Census, 2020–2024
Median rent: $2,058; per month
Own their home: 51%; of households
Nearest Metro: 2.6 mi; Shady Grove

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At a glance

Homes, prices & getting around.

The median home in Gaithersburg is valued at $496K, below the Montgomery County median of $640K — the 4th lowest of the 16 Montgomery County communities compared on this site. Median rent is $2,058 a month (county: $2,068).

Housing here is a mix — 19% detached houses, 29% townhouses and 52% condos and apartments. Most homes are owner-occupied (51%, against 65% across Montgomery County). The typical home was built in 1989, newer than the Montgomery County median of 1980.

The nearest Metro station is Shady Grove (Red Line), about 2.6 miles from the center of Gaithersburg. MARC commuter trains stop at Gaithersburg, about a mile away. Of workers here, 7% take public transit (close to the Montgomery County rate of 7%) and 26% work from home.

Homes by type of building

Detached houses 19%
Townhouses 29%
2–9 unit buildings 13%
10+ unit buildings 39%

Residents: 69,657; 2020 Census
Homes: 27,182; 2020 Census
Typical home built: 1989; median year
Avg. commute: 29 min; one way
Transit commuters: 7%; of workers
Work from home: 26%; of workers
Price-to-rent: 20; Montgomery County: 26

Straight-line distance to major job centers

Bethesda / NIH: 11 mi
Tysons: 16 mi
Downtown D.C.: 20 mi
Dulles Airport: 20 mi
Fort Meade: 24 mi
Downtown Baltimore: 33 mi

As the crow flies from the community's Census center point; drive times vary with traffic — Fred can map your real commute.

Questions

Living in Gaithersburg: common questions.

Is Gaithersburg a city? What county is it in?

Yes — Gaithersburg is an incorporated city in Montgomery County, Maryland, with its own local government alongside the county's.

What is the median home value in Gaithersburg?

$496K, based on owners' own estimates in the Census Bureau's 2020–2024 American Community Survey, compared with $640K across Montgomery County. These figures trail today's prices — request a valuation or a current Gaithersburg market report for recent sales.

Do more people rent or own in Gaithersburg?

51% of households own their home and 49% rent (ACS 2020–2024), compared with 65% owners across Montgomery County. Fred can run the rent-versus-buy numbers for a specific Gaithersburg home.

How far is Gaithersburg from downtown D.C.?

Gaithersburg is about 20 miles from downtown D.C. and about 33 miles from downtown Baltimore in a straight line. The average one-way commute from here is 29 minutes.

Which schools serve Gaithersburg?

Public schools are assigned by home address. Gaithersburg is served by Montgomery County Public Schools; check the district's boundary tools for any specific address, and see school-level results on the Maryland Report Card.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Gaithersburg?

A rough guide is the price-to-rent ratio — the median home value divided by a year of median rent. Here it's about 20 (Montgomery County: 26); the higher it is, the more renting tends to win on monthly cost. It's only a starting point — taxes, rates and how long you'll stay matter more. Fred runs the real numbers for specific homes.

Are there first-time buyer programs for Gaithersburg?

Yes: Maryland Mortgage Program — the state's down-payment assistance and first-time buyer loans; Montgomery County housing programs (DHCA) — including the county's Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) program. Eligibility and limits change, so confirm with a participating lender — Fred can introduce one.

Can Fred help me buy or sell in Gaithersburg?

Yes. Fred Mohseni is a Realtor® licensed in Maryland, Virginia and D.C. with The ONE Street Company at Samson Properties. Call (202) 704-5931 or send a note.

How Fred helps

Your Gaithersburg real estate agent.

Whether you're buying, selling, investing or relocating in Gaithersburg, you work directly with Fred — a Realtor® licensed in Maryland, Virginia and D.C., with an accountant's eye for the numbers.

Buying

Tours, offers and negotiation in Gaithersburg, with a patient, jargon-free guide from pre-approval to closing day.

Selling

Pricing from recent Gaithersburg sales, then preparation and marketing for the strongest possible offer.

Investing

Rent-versus-own math, cash-flow analysis and neighborhood selection from an accounting and finance background.

Relocating

New to the area? Fred compares Gaithersburg with nearby towns and runs remote tours before you arrive.

Nearby

Gaithersburg and its neighbors.

The closest places on this site, across county and state lines. Montgomery Village is about 2.8 miles away, Redland is about 2.9 miles away, Germantown is about 4.1 miles away.

Community	Population	Median home value	Median rent	Own their home	Typical home	Avg. commute
Gaithersburg	69,657	$496K	$2,058	51%	Mixed	29 min
Montgomery Village	34,893	$389K	$1,916	68%	Townhouses	33 min
Redland	18,592	$540K	$2,221	74%	Mostly houses	35 min
Germantown	91,249	$422K	$2,040	67%	Townhouses	31 min
North Potomac	23,790	$826K	$2,413	83%	Single-family	32 min
Rockville	67,117	$682K	$2,274	53%	Mostly houses	31 min
Clarksburg	29,051	$679K	$2,495	90%	Mostly houses	34 min

ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. * = wide margin of error. “Typical home” is the most common kind of building. On smaller screens some columns are hidden; open on a laptop for population, home type and commute.

Next step

Thinking about Gaithersburg?

Ask Fred for a current Gaithersburg market report — recent sales, what's listed and what it means for your budget. Or call (202) 704-5931.

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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates; D.C. Office of Planning neighborhood clusters and regional rail stations (D.C. GIS). Home values are owners' own estimates averaged over 2020–2024, so they trail today's prices. This product uses Census Bureau data but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data updated November 2026.