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Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Population in 2021: 69,101 (100% urban, 0% rural).
Population change since 2000: +31.3%
 
Males: 32,845  (47.5%)
Females: 36,256  (52.5%)
Median resident age:

35.9 years
Maryland median age:

39.3 years

Zip codes: 20850, 20877, 20879, 20886, 20899.

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Estimated median household income in 2021: $99,429 (it was $59,879 in 2000)
Gaithersburg:

$99,429
MD:

$90,203

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $50,019 (it was $27,323 in 2000)

Gaithersburg city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $418,000 (it was $154,900 in 2000)
Gaithersburg:

$418,000
MD:

$370,800

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $426,257; detached houses: $593,925; townhouses or other attached units: $358,603; in 2-unit structures: $365,953; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $247,426; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $246,566

Median gross rent in 2021: $1,792.

March 2022 cost of living index in Gaithersburg: 176.7 (very high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 14.8%
(5.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 16.8% for Black residents, 14.5% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 3.8% for American Indian residents, 21.4% for other race residents, 11.7% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Gaithersburg, MD (2021)
    • 20,65529.9%White alone
    • 17,56425.4%Hispanic
    • 14,50221.0%Asian alone
    • 13,81720.0%Black alone
    • 2,1873.2%Two or more races
    • 2940.4%Other race alone
    • 900.1%American Indian alone

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According to our research of Maryland and other state lists, there were 87 registered sex offenders living in Gaithersburg, Maryland as of December 10, 2023.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Gaithersburg is 779 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Gaithersburg, MD City Guides:

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Ancestries: American (2.8%), African (2.3%), Brazilian (2.1%), German (2.1%), Irish (1.9%), English (1.8%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1878

Elevation: 508 feet

Land area: 10.1 square miles.

Population density: 6,851 people per square mile   (high).

Gaithersburg, Maryland map

26,825 residents are foreign born (16.3% Asia, 15.4% Latin America, 3.9% Africa).

This city:

39.1%
Maryland:

15.4%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $3,785 (0.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $3,693 (0.9%)

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Washington, DC (19.0 miles , pop. 572,059).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (126.1 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

North Potomac, MD (1.6 miles ),
Washington Grove, MD (1.7 miles ),
Montgomery Village, MD (1.9 miles ),
Darnestown, MD (1.9 miles ),
Derwood, MD (1.9 miles ),
Germantown, MD (1.9 miles ),
Redland, MD (2.0 miles ),
Travilah, MD (2.3 miles )

Latitude: 39.13 N, Longitude: 77.23 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +10,595 (+15.3%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 17,581 (47.4%)

Area codes: 301, 240

Distribution of median household income in Gaithersburg, MD in 2021
Distribution of house value in Gaithersburg, MD in 2021

Property values in Gaithersburg, MD

Gaithersburg satellite photo by USGS

Gaithersburg tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 37 buildings, average cost: $101,700
  • 2020: 43 buildings, average cost: $99,100
  • 2019: 2 buildings, average cost: $194,200
  • 2018: 10 buildings, average cost: $238,400
  • 2017: 32 buildings, average cost: $163,400
  • 2016: 69 buildings, average cost: $162,300
  • 2015: 161 buildings, average cost: $152,100
  • 2014: 149 buildings, average cost: $128,400
  • 2013: 178 buildings, average cost: $164,100
  • 2012: 85 buildings, average cost: $193,700
  • 2011: 56 buildings, average cost: $230,600
  • 2010: 90 buildings, average cost: $172,600
  • 2009: 72 buildings, average cost: $164,900
  • 2008: 57 buildings, average cost: $188,700
  • 2007: 73 buildings, average cost: $171,000
  • 2006: 74 buildings, average cost: $261,400
  • 2005: 124 buildings, average cost: $267,200
  • 2003: 172 buildings, average cost: $118,200
  • 2002: 414 buildings, average cost: $118,100
  • 2001: 375 buildings, average cost: $119,000
  • 2000: 336 buildings, average cost: $98,000
  • 1999: 463 buildings, average cost: $104,100
  • 1998: 181 buildings, average cost: $111,400
  • 1997: 148 buildings, average cost: $116,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Gaithersburg, MD residents
Average permit cost in Gaithersburg, MD
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

2.1%
Maryland:

2.3%
Unemployment by year
Historical population in Gaithersburg, MD
Historical housing units in Gaithersburg, MD

Population change in the 1990s: +12,927 (+32.6%).
Most common industries in Gaithersburg, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (16.0%)
  • Public administration (8.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
  • Health care (7.0%)
  • Construction (6.8%)
  • Educational services (6.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (16.3%)
  • Construction (11.5%)
  • Public administration (9.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.4%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (5.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.9%)
  • Educational services (3.4%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (15.6%)
  • Health care (11.3%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Public administration (7.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.2%)
Most common occupations in Gaithersburg, MD (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2021
  • Computer specialists (8.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.6%)
  • Accountants and auditors (2.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (2.7%)
  • Life and physical scientists (2.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (2.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2021
  • Computer specialists (12.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.2%)
  • Engineers (3.4%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.0%)
  • Other financial specialists (2.8%)
  • Life and physical scientists (2.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2021
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.8%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.1%)
  • Computer specialists (4.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.0%)
  • Child care workers (3.8%)
  • Accountants and auditors (3.7%)

Average climate in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Gaithersburg, Maryland environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 84.2. This is about average.

City:

84.2
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.269. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.269
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 9.89. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.89
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.577. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 1.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.577
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 25.1. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 2.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.1
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 16.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 3.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

16.4
U.S.:

19.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 8.59. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.5 miles away from the city center.

City:

8.59
U.S.:

8.46
Lead Level

Tornado activity:

Gaithersburg-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Maryland state average. It is 12% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 9/5/1979, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 9.4 miles away from the Gaithersburg city center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/1/1973, a category F3 tornado 18.4 miles away from the city center injured 37 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Gaithersburg-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maryland state average. It is 56% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 92.9 miles away from the city center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 104.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/25/2011 at 05:07:52, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 4.2 mi) earthquake occurred 91.2 miles away from Gaithersburg center
On 9/25/1998 at 19:52:52, a magnitude 5.2 (4.8 MB, 4.3 MS, 5.2 LG, 4.5 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 233.6 miles away from Gaithersburg center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:18, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 ML, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 105.2 miles away from Gaithersburg center
On 12/9/2003 at 20:59:14, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 MB, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 113.0 miles away from Gaithersburg center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Montgomery County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Hurricanes: 5, Winter Storms: 5, Snowstorms: 4, Storms: 4, Floods: 3, Winds: 2, Blizzard: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Tropical Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Gaithersburg topographic map

Main business address for: GENE LOGIC INC (IN VITRO & IN VIVO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES), DIGENE CORP (IN VITRO & IN VIVO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES), OPTELECOM INC (RADIO & TV BROADCASTING & COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT), MEDIMMUNE INC /DE (BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS (NO DIAGNOSTIC SUBSTANCES)), GENVEC INC (PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS), GXS CORP (SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC).

Hospitals and medical centers in Gaithersburg:

  • CELTIC HEALTHCARE OF MARYLAND (10810 DARNESTOWN ROAD, SUITE 203)
  • MARYLAND HOME HEALTH LLC (2 PROFESSIONAL DRIVE, SUITE 241)
  • MBL ASSOCIATES (845M QUINCE ORCHARD BOULEVARD)
  • MONTGOMERY VILLAGE HEALTH CARE CENTER (19301 WATKINS MILL ROAD)
  • WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER (301 RUSSELL AVENUE)

Airports and heliports located in Gaithersburg:

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Amtrak stations near Gaithersburg:

  • 6 miles: ROCKVILLE (HUNGERFORD DR. & PARK ST.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service, public transit connection.
  • 18 miles: DULLES INTERNATIONAL AP'T (HERNDON, DULLES INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT) - Bus Station . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, full-service food facilities, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, car rental agency, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/Universities in Gaithersburg:

  • L'Academie de Cuisine (Full-time enrollment: 96; Location: 16006 Industrial Dr; Private, for-profit; Website: www.lacademie.com)
  • Aesthetics Institute of Cosmetology (Full-time enrollment: 81; Location: 701 Russell Ave, Space H103/H110; Private, for-profit; Website: www.aiclakeforest.com/)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Gaithersburg:

  • Montgomery College (about 5 miles; Rockville, MD; Full-time enrollment: 17,999)
  • American University (about 16 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 9,850)
  • University of the District of Columbia (about 16 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 3,675)
  • Marymount University (about 17 miles; Arlington, VA; FT enrollment: 3,361)
  • Georgetown University (about 18 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 12,535)
  • University of Maryland-University College (about 18 miles; Adelphi, MD; FT enrollment: 25,040)
  • Catholic University of America (about 19 miles; Washington, DC; FT enrollment: 5,365)

Public high schools in Gaithersburg:

Private high schools in Gaithersburg:

  • COVENANT LIFE SCHOOL (Students: 292, Location: 7503 MUNCASTER MILL RD, Grades: KG-12)
  • AVALON SCHOOL (Students: 171, Location: 200 W DIAMOND AVE, Grades: 2-12, Boys only)
  • MARCIA D SMITH SCHOOL (Students: 11, Location: 9075 COMPRINT CT, Grades: 8-12)
  • YANG ACADEMY (Students: 3, Location: 111 CENTRAL AVE, Grades: 5-12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Gaithersburg:

Private elementary/middle schools in Gaithersburg:

  • CHURCH OF THE REDEEMER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 284, Location: 19425 WOODFIELD RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • ST MARTIN OF TOURS SCHOOL (Students: 236, Location: 115 S FREDERICK AVE, Grades: PK-8)
  • MOTHER OF GOD SCHOOL (Students: 207, Location: 20501 GOSHEN RD, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Gaithersburg

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Gaithersburg: Quince Orchard Corporate Park (A), Edison Technological Park (B), Crown Pointe Corporate Center (C), Quince Orchard Corporate Park (D), Avenel Business Industrial Park (E), Technical Park 270 (F), Bennington Corporate Center (G), Metropolitan Grove Industrial Park (H), Gaithersburg Public Works (I), Washington Center (J), Quince Tree Executive Center (K), Clopper Siding (L), National Institute of Standards and Technology Fire Department (M), Asbury Home (N), Odenton Volunteer Fire Company 28 (O), Gaithersburg Railroad Station (P), Metropolitan Grove Commuter Railroad Station (Q), Gaithersburg Police Station (R), State Barracks North Police Station (S), State Highway Administration (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Festival at Muddy Branch Shopping Center (1), Potomac Valley Shopping Center (2), Muddy Branch Square Shopping Center (3), Lakeforest Mall Shopping Center (4), Quince Orchard Plaza Shopping Center (5), Gaithersburg Square Shopping Center (6), Diamond Square Shopping Center (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Gaithersburg include: GENE LOGIC INC (A), DIGENE CORP (B), OPTELECOM INC (C), MEDIMMUNE INC /DE (D), GENVEC INC (E), GXS CORP (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Gaithersburg include: Calvary Apostolic Church (A), Church of the Ascension (B), First Assembly of God Church (C), Epworth United Methodist Church (D), First Baptist Church (E), Gaithersburg Mennonite Church (F), Gaithersburg Presbyterian Church (G), Good Shepherd Lutheran Church (H), Interdenomination Church of God (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Lake Helene (A), Lake Nirvana (B), Three Sisters Lakes (C), Lake Lynette (D), Elysium Lake (E), Lake Nirvana (F), Lake Placid (G), Lake Halcyon (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Gaithersburg include: Diamond Farm Park (1), Browns Station Park (2), Bohrer Park (3), Christman Park (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: International Art Gallery (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 367 Main St), Montgomery County - Libraries- Administrative Headquarters- Poolesv (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 19633 Fisher Avenue), Montgomery County Public Libraries - Gaithersburg (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 18330 Montgomery Village A), Eduwatch (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 8817 Swallow Court), Amf Shady Grove Lanes (Amusement & Theme Parks; 15720 Shady Grove Road), Bernstein- Mark (8 Plum Grove Way), Byebyenow.Com Travel (Tours & Charters; 331 Kentlands Boulevard), AAA Insurance (Tours & Charters; 19200 Montgomery Avenue).

Hotels: Studio Plus - Wa/Gaithers (201 Professional Dr), Personal Time Solutions (15009 Native Dancer Road), Hilton Washington DC North Gaithersburg (620 Perry Parkway), Extended Stayamerica (205 Professional Drive), Motel 6 (497 Quince Orchard Road), Gaithersburg Hilton (620 Perry Pkwy), Residence Inn by Marriott (9721 Washingtonian Boulevard), Four Seasons Jewelry & Gifts (324 Main Street), Towneplace Suites By Marriott (212 Perry Parkway).

Birthplace of: Shane McMahon - Professional wrestler, Hank Fraley - 2005 NFL player (Philadelphia Eagles, born: Sep 21, 1977), Jennifer Celotta - Television director, Judah Friedlander - Film actor, Kevin Thompson (American football) - Football quarterback, Kimberly J. Brown - Child actor, Charles Lee - College basketball player (Bucknell Bison), David Jackson - College basketball player (Penn State Nittany Lions), Devika Parikh - Actor, Donnell King - College basketball player (Sacred Heart Pioneers).

Montgomery County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Gaithersburg and their reported violations in the past:

RUPPERT LANDSCAPE (Population served: 119, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-2010, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-17-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-17-2010), St Compliance achieved (FEB-23-2011)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-11-2009), St Public Notif requested (MAR-03-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-03-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-08-2010), St Compliance achieved (MAR-08-2010)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
STANFORD INDUSTRIAL PARK, SECTION 2 (Address: 23601 LAYTONSVILLE RD , Population served: 61, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - In MAR-2012, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-19-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-19-2012), St Compliance achieved (MAR-20-2012)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-26-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-29-2009), St Compliance achieved (DEC-14-2009)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation
C.S.A.A.C. - BROOKEVILLE SCHOOL CAMPUS (Population served: 60, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In OCT-01-2009, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (OCT-20-2009), St Public Notif requested (OCT-27-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-27-2009)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JUL-01-2008, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-05-2008), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2008)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
DUNKIRK MARKET PLACE (Address: 15942 SHADY GROVE ROAD , Population served: 50, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
SWICK CPGRD (Serves PA, Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between APR-2006 and JUN-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-06-2006), St Compliance achieved (OCT-17-2006)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - Between MAY-25-2014 and JUN-25-2014, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-10-2014), St Compliance achieved (JUL-10-2014)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between APR-2014 and JUN-2014, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-10-2014), St Compliance achieved (JUL-10-2014)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.7 people
Maryland:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

66.1%
Whole state:

67.1%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.7%
Whole state:

6.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in Gaithersburg in 2010:

  • 366 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 101 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 59 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 15 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 6 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)

People in group quarters in Gaithersburg in 2000:

  • 339 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 268 people in nursing homes
  • 14 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse

Banks with most branches in Gaithersburg (2011 data):

  • Capital One, National Association: 7 branches. Info updated 2011/07/01: Bank assets: $133,477.8 mil, Deposits: $97,063.7 mil, headquarters in Mclean, VA, positive income, 984 total offices, Holding Company: Capital One Financial Corporation
  • SunTrust Bank: 7 branches. Info updated 2010/05/27: Bank assets: $171,291.7 mil, Deposits: $129,833.2 mil, headquarters in Atlanta, GA, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1716 total offices, Holding Company: Suntrust Banks, Inc.
  • Manufacturers and Traders Trust Company: Flower Hill Way Branch, Montgomery Airpark Branch, Diamond Farms Branch, Gaithersburg Branch, Quince Orchard Branch. Info updated 2011/08/08: Bank assets: $76,887.1 mil, Deposits: $60,064.2 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 808 total offices, Holding Company: M&T Bank Corporation
  • Bank of America, National Association: Olde Towne Gaithersburg, Montgomery Village Branch, Quince Orchard Branch, Gaithersburg Square Branch, Shady Grove Branch. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • Sandy Spring Bank: Montgomery Village Community Branch, Asbury Branch, Airpark Community Branch, Gaithersburg Square Branch. Info updated 2007/07/17: Bank assets: $3,709.4 mil, Deposits: $2,664.0 mil, headquarters in Olney, MD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 43 total offices, Holding Company: Sandy Spring Bancorp, Inc.
  • PNC Bank, National Association: Flower Hill @ Giant Branch, Goshen Road @ Giant Branch, Muddy Branch @ Giant Branch, Gaithersburg Main Office. Info updated 2012/03/20: Bank assets: $263,309.6 mil, Deposits: $197,343.0 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 3085 total offices, Holding Company: Pnc Financial Services Group, Inc., The
  • TD Bank, National Association: Gaithersburg - Shady Grove Road Stor at 15830 Shady Grove Rd, branch established on 2011/07/16; Gaithersburg, Md Branch at 810 West Diamond Avenue, branch established on 2006/09/30. Info updated 2010/10/04: Bank assets: $188,912.6 mil, Deposits: $153,149.8 mil, headquarters in Wilmington, DE, positive income, 1314 total offices, Holding Company: Toronto-Dominion Bank, The
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Gaithersburg Branch at 607 North Frederick Avenue, branch established on 1975/09/25; Quince Orchard Branch at 12161 Darnestown Road, branch established on 1995/02/21. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Branch Banking and Trust Company: Kentlands Branch at 265 Kentlands Blvd, branch established on 1993/11/20; Gaithersburg Branch at 467 North Frederick Avenue, branch established on 1887/01/01. Info updated 2010/03/29: Bank assets: $168,867.6 mil, Deposits: $127,549.5 mil, headquarters in Winston Salem, NC, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 1793 total offices, Holding Company: Bb&T Corporation
  • 5 other banks with 5 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Gaithersburg:

Marital status in Gaithersburg, MD
  • Never married: 36.6%
  • Now married: 48.9%
  • Separated: 1.2%
  • Widowed: 5.2%
  • Divorced: 8.2%

For population 25 years and over in Gaithersburg:

  • High school or higher: 87.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 53.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 26.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 15.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.6
Maryland average:

12.6

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Gaithersburg
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Neighborhoods in Gaithersburg:

(Gaithersburg, Maryland Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Gaithersburg, MD (based on Montgomery County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic122,56939
Evangelical Protestant104,377319
Mainline Protestant73,637186
Other70,946153
Orthodox9,88914
Black Protestant3,18922
None587,170-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 203
Here:

2.16 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

1.96 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 2
Montgomery County:

0.02 / 10,000 pop.
Maryland:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 94
Here:

1.00 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.22 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 134
This county:

1.42 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.05 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 556
Montgomery County:

5.91 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.40 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Montgomery County:

6.7%
Maryland:

9.1%
Adult obesity rate:
Montgomery County:

18.8%
State:

26.7%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Montgomery County:

19.9%
State:

15.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.5%
Maryland:

50.1%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Gaithersburg:

49.7%
Maryland:

47.6%

Average BMI:
This city:

27.8
State:

28.8

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

18.6%
State:

20.0%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Gaithersburg:

11.1%
State:

11.3%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Here:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

30.4%
State:

34.1%

General health condition:
Gaithersburg:

58.3%
State:

56.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

82.4%
Maryland:

80.5%

More about Health and Nutrition of Gaithersburg, MD Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2019)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Streets and Highways 63$355,712$67,7551$2,160
Police Protection - Officers 56$445,800$95,5290$0
Other Government Administration 51$392,456$92,34318$42,838
Parks and Recreation 38$246,299$77,779174$139,566
Financial Administration 23$170,489$88,9512$2,533
Welfare 14$87,608$75,09319$18,837
Housing and Community Development (Local) 11$67,197$73,3061$813
Other and Unallocable 10$70,514$84,6170$0
Police - Other 10$56,783$68,1406$6,903
Solid Waste Management 10$52,401$62,8811$1,541
Judicial and Legal 4$44,078$132,2340$0
Health 4$21,348$64,0441$1,364
Totals for Government 294$2,010,684$82,069223$216,555

Gaithersburg government finances - Expenditure in 2020 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General - Other: $12,368,000 ($178.98)
    Police Protection: $12,274,000 ($177.62)
    Parks and Recreation: $10,032,000 ($145.18)
    Regular Highways: $5,030,000 ($72.79)
    Central Staff Services: $4,558,000 ($65.96)
    Financial Administration: $4,026,000 ($58.26)
    Solid Waste Management: $3,384,000 ($48.97)
    Housing and Community Development: $3,142,000 ($45.47)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,698,000 ($24.57)
    Transit Utilities: $1,264,000 ($18.29)
    General Public Buildings: $1,072,000 ($15.51)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $766,000 ($11.09)
    Health - Other: $367,000 ($5.31)
    Gas Utilities: $130,000 ($1.88)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $3,470,000 ($50.22)
  • Other Capital Outlay - General Public Building: $295,000 ($4.27)
    Regular Highways: $116,000 ($1.68)
    Financial Administration: $80,000 ($1.16)
    Police Protection: $62,000 ($0.90)
    Solid Waste Management: $60,000 ($0.87)
    General - Other: $41,000 ($0.59)
    Parks and Recreation: $18,000 ($0.26)
    Central Staff Services: $4,000 ($0.06)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $2,000 ($0.03)
    Health - Other: $1,000 ($0.01)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,000 ($0.01)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $38,843,000 ($562.12)

Gaithersburg government finances - Revenue in 2020 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $5,743,000 ($83.11)
    Parks and Recreation: $2,742,000 ($39.68)
    Solid Waste Management: $1,413,000 ($20.45)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Housing and Community Development: $164,000 ($2.37)
    Other: $20,000 ($0.29)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Other: $1,246,000 ($18.03)
    Housing and Community Development: $249,000 ($3.60)
    General Local Government Support: $3,000 ($0.04)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $4,685,000 ($67.80)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,164,000 ($31.32)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,402,000 ($20.29)
    Rents: $143,000 ($2.07)
    Donations From Private Sources: $116,000 ($1.68)
    Sale of Property: $111,000 ($1.61)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $1,528,000 ($22.11)
    Other: $1,293,000 ($18.71)
  • Tax - Property: $29,897,000 ($432.66)
    Individual Income: $13,192,000 ($190.91)
    Other License: $2,930,000 ($42.40)
    Amusements Sales: $1,476,000 ($21.36)
    Public Utility License: $1,022,000 ($14.79)
    Other Selective Sales: $808,000 ($11.69)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $83,000 ($1.20)
    Amusements License: $35,000 ($0.51)

Gaithersburg government finances - Debt in 2020 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $86,740,000 ($1255.26)
    Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Industrial Revenue: $78,760,000 ($1139.78)
    Retired Nonguaranteed - Public Debt for Private Purpose: $7,980,000 ($115.48)

Gaithersburg government finances - Cash and Securities in 2020 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $71,112,000 ($1029.10)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $79,069,000 ($1144.25)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $78,760,000 ($1139.78)

6.39% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($98,213 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.39%
Maryland average:

7.42%

0.04% of residents moved from foreign countries ($657 average AGI)
Montgomery County:

0.04%
Maryland average:

0.05%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Prince George's County, MD  1.02% ($50,786 average AGI)
from District of Columbia, DC  0.89% ($159,408)
from Fairfax County, VA  0.28% ($105,452)


7.69% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($102,008 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

7.69%
Maryland average:

7.91%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($861 average AGI)
Montgomery County:

0.05%
Maryland average:

0.04%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to Prince George's County, MD  0.89% ($52,541 average AGI)
to Frederick County, MD  0.74% ($85,503)
to District of Columbia, DC  0.54% ($95,806)
Businesses in Gaithersburg, MD
NameCountNameCount
7-Eleven7Kohl's1
AT&T2Kroger1
Advance Auto Parts3LA Fitness1
Aeropostale1Lane Bryant1
American Eagle Outfitters1Lane Furniture1
Ann Taylor1LensCrafters1
Bally Total Fitness1Little Caesars Pizza1
Barnes & Noble1Lowe's1
Baskin-Robbins1Macy's1
Bath & Body Works2Marriott5
Bed Bath & Beyond1Marshalls1
Blockbuster1MasterBrand Cabinets15
Brookstone1Mazda1
Budget Car Rental1McDonald's8
Burger King2Men's Wearhouse2
Burlington Coat Factory1Motel 61
CVS4Motherhood Maternity1
Charlotte Russe1New Balance2
Chevrolet1New York & Co1
Chick-Fil-A1Nike10
Chico's1Nordstrom1
Chipotle2Office Depot1
Chuck E. Cheese's1Old Country Buffet1
Cinnabon 1Pac Sun1
Cold Stone Creamery1Panda Express1
Comfort Inn1Panera Bread2
Costco1Payless3
Cricket Wireless3PetSmart1
Curves1Pier 1 Imports1
DHL3Pizza Hut4
Dairy Queen1Popeyes1
Decora Cabinetry6Quiznos2
Domino's Pizza2RadioShack3
DressBarn1Red Lobster1
Dressbarn1Red Robin1
Dunkin Donuts1Rite Aid1
Express1Ruby Tuesday1
Extended Stay America1Safeway2
Extended Stay Deluxe1Sam's Club1
Fashion Bug1Sears5
FedEx26Sephora1
Finish Line1Spencer Gifts1
Foot Locker1Sprint Nextel4
Ford1Staples1
Forever 211Starbucks9
GNC3Subaru1
GameStop2Subway2
Giant5T-Mobile4
Gymboree1Taco Bell1
H&M1Target1
H&R Block4The Limited1
Hilton2Toyota1
Holiday Inn1Toys"R"Us1
Hollister Co.1Trader Joe's1
Home Depot1U-Haul4
Hot Topic1UPS27
Hyundai1Vans3
IHOP1Verizon Wireless1
JCPenney1Victoria's Secret1
JoS. A. Bank1Volkswagen1
Jones New York3Vons2
Journeys1Wendy's3
Justice2Wet Seal1
KFC1Whole Foods Market1
Kmart1

Strongest AM radio stations in Gaithersburg:

  • WMET (1150 AM; 50 kW; GAITHERSBURG, MD; Owner: BELTWAY ACQUISITION CORPORATION)
  • WTOP (1500 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WTEM (980 AM; 50 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTNT (570 AM; 5 kW; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WCBM (680 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WCBM MARYLAND, INC.)
  • WMAL (630 AM; 5 kW; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WUST (1120 AM; daytime; 20 kW; WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WCTN (950 AM; 3 kW; POTOMAC-CABIN JOHN, MD; Owner: SEVEN LOCKS BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBAL (1090 AM; 50 kW; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: HEARST RADIO, INC.)
  • WGOP (700 AM; daytime; 25 kW; WALKERSVILLE, MD; Owner: BIRACH BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPGC (1580 AM; 50 kW; MORNINGSIDE, MD; Owner: INFINITY WPGC(AM), INC.)
  • WLXE (1600 AM; 1 kW; ROCKVILLE, MD; Owner: MULTICULTURAL RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKCW (1420 AM; 50 kW; WARRENTON, VA; Owner: WAY BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Gaithersburg:

  • WWDC-FM (101.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WARW (94.7 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WIHT (99.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WASH (97.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WRQX (107.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WHUR-FM (96.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WKYS (93.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WJFK-FM (106.7 FM; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF WASHINGTON, DC)
  • WCSP-FM (90.1 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NATIONAL CABLE SATELLITE CORPORATION)
  • WJZW (105.9 FM; WOODBRIDGE, VA; Owner: WMAL, INC.)
  • WGTS (91.9 FM; TAKOMA PARK, MD; Owner: COLUMBIA UNION COLLEGE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGMS-FM (103.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WETA (90.9 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: GREATER WASHINGTON EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSN.)
  • WMZQ-FM (98.7 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WBIG-FM (100.3 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WAMU (88.5 FM; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE EXEC. COMM. OF THE BD. OF TRUSTEES OF AMERICAN UNIV.)
  • WFRE (99.9 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W219BX (91.7 FM; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: CEDAR RIDGE CHILDREN'S HOME & SCHOOL, INC)
  • WMMJ (102.3 FM; BETHESDA, MD; Owner: RADIO ONE LICENSES, LLC)
  • WAVA (105.1 FM; ARLINGTON, VA; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF VIRGINIA, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Gaithersburg:

  • WTTG (Channel 5; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WETA-TV (Channel 26; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE GREATER WASHINGTON ED TELECOMM. ASSOC)
  • WJLA-TV (Channel 7; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ACC LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUSA (Channel 9; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: THE DETROIT NEWS, INC.)
  • WDCA (Channel 20; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WHUT-TV (Channel 32; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: HOWARD UNIVERSITY)
  • WBDC-TV (Channel 50; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: WBDC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRC-TV (Channel 4; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WRC-TV), INC.)
  • WFPT (Channel 62; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WNVC (Channel 56; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: COMMONWEALTH PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBAL-TV (Channel 11; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: WBAL HEARST-ARGYLE TV, INC. (CA CORP.))
  • WMAR-TV (Channel 2; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: SCRIPPS HOWARD BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WBFF (Channel 45; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: CHESAPEAKE TELEVISION LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WNUV (Channel 54; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: BALTIMORE (WNUV-TV) LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WUTB (Channel 24; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W28BY (Channel 63; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: INFORMATION SUPER STATION, L.L.C.)
  • WMPB (Channel 67; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WZDC-LP (Channel 64; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ONDA CAPITAL, INC.)
  • WJZ-TV (Channel 13; BALTIMORE, MD; Owner: VIACOM INC.)
  • WMPT (Channel 22; ANNAPOLIS, MD; Owner: MARYLAND PUBLIC BROADCASTING COMMISSION)
  • WMDO-CA (Channel 30; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • W52AS (Channel 52; FREDERICK, MD; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WPXW (Channel 66; MANASSAS, VA; Owner: PAXSON WASHINGTON LICENSE, INC.)
  • WKRP-LP (Channel 42; WASHINGTON, DC; Owner: CAPITAL MEDIA, LLC)
  • W42BE (Channel 42; FAIRFAX, VA; Owner: FAIRFAX LOW POWER CO.)
Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Gaithersburg fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 76Number of bridges
  • 781ft / 238mTotal length
  • $7,693,000Total costs
  • 3,022,185Total average daily traffic
  • 195,913Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Gaithersburg, MD - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 101950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 11970-1979
  • 241980-1989
  • 301990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 12010-2019
  • 42020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Gaithersburg, MD
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 324 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Gaithersburg)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers in Gaithersburg, MD)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 55 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 49 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 500 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Gaithersburg)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 1 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Gaithersburg)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 69 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full and 10 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED286$279,453336$289,4211,267$287,03316$146,3294$36,424,04072$212,9890$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED21$276,52322$238,475105$277,9896$74,5520$08$152,7011$380,210
APPLICATIONS DENIED36$221,26935$229,671361$305,97123$73,9390$035$219,1110$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN42$237,10247$275,706298$291,5236$115,4150$018$195,8620$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS6$206,2788$251,125101$275,0445$75,6620$08$204,4730$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 12 tracts in Gaithersburg, MD

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 2 full and 9 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED36$310,36817$322,1930$0
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED16$276,8779$355,1441$107,830
APPLICATIONS DENIED5$307,0167$275,5190$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN6$363,85011$325,1880$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS1$268,4500$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Gaithersburg, MD
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Gaithersburg, MD - Value

2004 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2004 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 164. The highest number of reported fires - 362 took place in 2006, and the least - 93 in 2004. The data has an increasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Gaithersburg, MD When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (40.4%), and Structure Fires (35.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Gaithersburg, MD
    • 99740.4%Outside Fires
    • 86835.2%Structure Fires
    • 45018.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 1516.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Gaithersburg, MD

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Gaithersburg, Maryland:

  • Comfort Inn Shady Grove, 16216 Frederick Rd, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877 , Phone: (301) 330-0023, Fax: (301) 258-1950
  • Econo Lodge Gaithersburg, 18715 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879 , Phone: (301) 963-3840, Fax: (301) 948-7443
  • Motel 6, 497 Quince Orch Rd, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878 , Phone: (301) 977-3311, Fax: (301) 990-1053
  • Holiday Inn Gaithersburg, 2 Montgomery Village Ave, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879 , Phone: (301) 948-8900, Fax: (301) 258-1940
  • Extended Stay America - Washington, DC. - Gaithersburg - North, 205 Professional Dr, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879 , Phone: (301) 869-9814, Fax: (301) 869-9618
  • Extended Stay America - Washington, DC. - Gaithersburg - South, 201 Professional Dr, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20879 , Phone: (301) 963-3539, Fax: (301) 963-3539
  • TownePlace Suites Gaithersburg, 212 Perry Pkwy, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877 , Phone: (301) 590-2300, Fax: (301) 590-0909
  • Hyatt Summerfield Gaithersburg, 200 Skidmore Blvd, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20877 , Phone: (301) 527-6000, Fax: (301) 527-1800
  • 5 other hotels and motels
All 13 fire-safe hotels and motels in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Most common first names in Gaithersburg, MD among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary25281.0 years
John22575.6 years
William19476.4 years
James16470.5 years
Robert13971.1 years
Margaret13183.2 years
Helen13082.6 years
Dorothy11181.9 years
Charles10874.1 years
Elizabeth10682.8 years
Most common last names in Gaithersburg, MD among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith8773.7 years
Johnson6078.4 years
Brown4378.2 years
Thompson3678.9 years
Lee3581.7 years
King3576.6 years
Miller3483.1 years
Williams3376.7 years
Anderson3078.1 years
Wilson3079.8 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Gaithersburg, MD
  • 57.7%Utility gas
  • 38.0%Electricity
  • 2.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 1.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.3%Other fuel
  • 0.2%No fuel used
  • 0.1%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Gaithersburg, MD
  • 55.3%Electricity
  • 41.5%Utility gas
  • 1.2%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%No fuel used
  • 0.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.4%Other fuel


Gaithersburg compared to Maryland state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Gaithersburg on our top lists:

  • #7 on the list of "Top 101 larger cities with the highest increase in house/condo value from 2000 (population 50,000+)"
  • #16 on the list of "Top 100 most racially diverse cities (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: life, physical, and social science occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: management of companies and enterprises (population 50,000+)"
  • #19 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people below the poverty level, excluding cities with 15% or more of residents in college and with the median age below 28 (population 50,000+)"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: wholesale trade (population 50,000+)"
  • #23 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: other services, except public administration (population 50,000+)"
  • #24 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: professional, scientific, and technical services (population 50,000+)"
  • #26 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: computer and mathematical occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #30 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most people below 50% of the poverty level, excluding cities with 15% or more of residents in college and with the median age below 28 (population 50,000+)"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: life, physical, and social science occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: professional, scientific, and technical services (population 50,000+)"
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