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Everything you need to know before moving to Gaithersburg MD 20877. Is Gaithersburg MD safe? Is Gaithersburg MD a good place to live? The data below covers it. Demographics, public and private schools, FBI and state crime stats, air quality, climate, and top-rated restaurants. Live data from public APIs. No signup, no email required.

ZIP 20877: Gaithersburg, MD at a Glance

Montgomery County

People & Housing in Gaithersburg MD

Is Gaithersburg MD a good place to live? Median income, housing, and who calls ZIP 20877 home.

Suburban

Population

38,524

Total people living in this ZIP. Bigger or smaller isn't better. Just how busy the area is.

Mixed

Median Age

36.9 yrs

Half the residents are older than this, half younger. A quick snapshot of who lives here.

Nat'l avg: 38.9 yrs

Middle Income

Median Household Income

$86,134

What the typical household earns per year. Higher usually means a more affluent area.

Nat'l avg: $74,580

Expensive

Median Home Value

$442,300

What the typical owner-occupied home is worth. Use it to gauge if home prices fit your budget.

Nat'l avg: $281,900

Pricey

Median Rent

$1,838 /mo

Average monthly rent. Lower means more affordable for renters.

Nat'l avg: $1,402 /mo

Mixed Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43.6%

Share of homes lived in by their owners. Higher often signals a more settled, established neighborhood.

Nat'l avg: 64.7%

Mixed Education

Bachelor's or Higher

35.6%

Share of adults 25+ who finished college. Often tracks with stronger job markets and schools.

Nat'l avg: 35.4%

Long Commute

Mean Commute

32 min

How long the typical worker travels to their job each day. Shorter means less time in the car or on transit.

Nat'l avg: 26 min

Crime & Safety in Gaithersburg MD

Is Gaithersburg MD safe? Here's what the FBI and local police report for ZIP 20877.

Elevated

Violent Crime Rate

9.7 / 1k

Homicide, robbery, aggravated assault, and sexual assault per 1,000 residents per year.

Elevated

Property Crime Rate

20.3 / 1k

Burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson per 1,000 residents per year.

Elevated

Overall Crime Rate

59.7 / 1k

All reported incidents per 1,000 residents per year, including non-violent and non-property offenses.

Source: Montgomery County, MD Police. Last 12 months (2025-06-15 to 2026-06-15). Rates per 1,000 residents using ACS population. Dataset.

Restaurants & Cafés Near Gaithersburg MD

Moving to Gaithersburg MD 20877? These are the top-rated restaurants and cafés within 5 miles.

20+restaurants20+caféswithin 5 miles

Must Visit

Señor Tequila's

4.6(5,447 reviews)· $$

Mexican

20021 Century Blvd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA

Guapo's Cocina & Bar

4.4(4,190 reviews)· $$

Mexican

9811 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA

Yard House

4.3(3,971 reviews)· $$

American

211 Rio Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA

Uncle Julio's Gaithersburg

4.2(3,930 reviews)· $$

Mexican

231 Rio Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA

Coastal Flats

4.5(3,702 reviews)· $$

Seafood

135 Crown Park Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA

Must Visit

Classic Bakery

4.8(3,064 reviews)· $$

Café

9204 Gaither Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

Schools Near Gaithersburg MD

Moving to Gaithersburg MD 20877? Public and private schools closest to this ZIP, with the ones parents typically look at.

48elementary11middle12highwithin 5 miles · 57 public · 17 private

Gaithersburg Middle

Public

Middle· 0.2 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

2 Teachers' Way, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

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Gaithersburg Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.2 mi away

Grades PK to 05

35 N Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

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FORBUSH SCHOOL AT OAKMONT UPPER SCHOOL

Private

High· 0.4 mi away

· Nonsectarian· 32 students

610 E DIAMOND AVE STE E, GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20877

Gaithersburg High

Public

High· 0.5 mi away

Grades 09 to 12

101 Education Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

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Harriet R. Tubman Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.5 mi away

Grades PK to 05

400 Victory Farm Dr, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

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Forest Oak Middle

Public

Middle· 0.9 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

651 Saybrooke Oaks Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

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Washington Grove Elementary

Public

Elementary· 0.9 mi away

Grades PK to 05

8712 Oakmont St, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

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South Lake Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.0 mi away

Grades PK to 05

18201 Contour Road, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

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Summit Hall Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.1 mi away

Grades PK to 05

101 W Deer Park Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

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EPWORTH PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

Private

Elementary· 1.1 mi away

· Other religious· 36 students

9008 ROSEMONT DR, GAITHERSBURG, MD, 20877

Rosemont Elementary

Public

Elementary· 1.2 mi away

Grades PK to 05

16400 Alden Ave, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

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Shady Grove Middle

Public

Middle· 1.4 mi away

Grades 06 to 08

8100 Midcounty Hgwy, Gaithersburg, MD, 20877

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Public schools: NCES Common Core of Data 2024-25. Private schools: NCES Private School Survey 2021-22 (newest released, biennial).

Air Quality in Gaithersburg MD

Is Gaithersburg MD safe to breathe? Live EPA readings for particulates, ozone, nitrogen dioxide, and carbon monoxide.

Moderate

EPA US AQI

The EPA's overall Air Quality Index. 0-50 good, 51-100 moderate, 101+ starts being unhealthy for sensitive groups.

Nat'l avg: 50

Clean

PM2.5

4.8 µg/m³

Tiny particles from car exhaust, fires, and dust that get deep into your lungs. Lower is healthier. EPA's safe limit is 9.

Nat'l avg: 9 µg/m³

Clean

PM10

4.9 µg/m³

Coarser airborne particles like dust and pollen. WHO considers under 15 µg/m³ healthy.

Nat'l avg: 15 µg/m³

Low Ozone

Ozone

69 µg/m³

Ground-level ozone, the main ingredient in smog. Spikes on hot, sunny days.

Nat'l avg: 100 µg/m³

Low NO2

NO₂

6.6 µg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide, mostly from car exhaust. Higher near busy roads and highways.

Nat'l avg: 10 µg/m³

Low CO

Carbon Monoxide

175 µg/m³

Carbon monoxide from cars, gas heaters, and fires. Outdoor levels in residential areas usually run well below safety limits.

Nat'l avg: 4000 µg/m³

Climate in Gaithersburg MD (3-yr avg)

Moving to Gaithersburg MD 20877? Summer highs, winter lows, precipitation, and how hot or cold it actually gets.

Hot

Summer Avg High

85.6°F

How hot a typical summer afternoon gets. Personal taste. Some love it warm.

Mild

Winter Avg Low

30.4°F

How cold a typical winter night gets. Below freezing means real winters.

Wet

Annual Rainfall

45.1"

Total inches of rain per year. U.S. average is around 30 inches.

Minimal

Annual Snowfall

3.6"

Average inches of snow per year. 0-5 mild, 30+ serious winter, shoveling weather.

Hot Often

Days ≥ 90°F / yr

How many days a year feel sweltering. More days = bigger AC bills.

Many Freezes

Days ≤ 32°F / yr

How many days a year hit freezing. More days = bigger heating bills and icy mornings.

Annual Avg High

65.8°F

Average daily high across the year. Useful one-number summary of how warm the area runs.

Annual Avg Low

48.5°F

Average daily low across the year. Together with the high, gives you the typical temperature swing.

Data sources: ZIP geocoding via Zippopotam, demographics from the U.S. Census Bureau's ACS 5-year survey (2022), air quality and climate from Open-Meteo, restaurants from Google Places (powered by Google). National averages from ACS 2022. Census numbers reflect a rolling 5-year average. Air quality reflects the most recent hourly observation. Climate averages cover the 3 most recent calendar years. Restaurant data filtered to 1,000+ reviews within 5 miles. Verify with local sources before making relocation decisions.

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