Cost of Living in Gaithersburg, MD

Population: 69,225 • 2026 Data

$107,496
Median Household Income
+39% vs national
$2,008
Median Monthly Rent
+49% vs national
$484,500
Median Home Value
+43% vs national
5.1%
Unemployment Rate

Housing in Gaithersburg

The median home value in Gaithersburg, MD is $484,500. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $2,008, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $2,071.

Rent-to-income ratio: 22.4%. This is within the recommended 30% threshold, suggesting housing is relatively affordable for median-income earners.

Income and Employment

The median household income in Gaithersburg, MD is $107,496. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%, with a labor force of 40,215 people.

Other Cities in Maryland

Baltimore, MD → Columbia, MD → Germantown, MD → Waldorf, MD → Silver Spring, MD → Frederick, MD → Ellicott City, MD → Glen Burnie, MD →

Data Sources

All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.

Verify at data.census.gov