Living in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg is a large place in Maryland, United States, home to 67,456 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are expat professionals (top 4%, #240 of 7,271), business owners (top 6%, #711 of 12,111), climate-conscious movers (top 7%, #811 of 12,111).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Gaithersburg
- It is part of Greater Washington, D.C., 32 km from the city centre.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 25 min and sets around 22:50; in late June it sets around 2:38.
How Gaithersburg ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Maryland | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 54 | #4,090 of 11,898 | #160 of 439 | Map |
| Low-income household | 33 | #6,220 of 9,771 | #214 of 293 | Map |
| Low-income family | 45 | #4,113 of 8,006 | #147 of 284 | Map |
| Single parent | 52 | #2,712 of 6,237 | #125 of 223 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,280 of 9,474 | #139 of 349 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 65 | #2,745 of 9,474 | #101 of 349 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,237 of 10,762 | #70 of 329 | Map |
| Single professional | 70 | #406 of 4,537 | #21 of 174 | Map |
| Young professional | 71 | #616 of 4,444 | #27 of 180 | Map |
| DINKS | 78 | #322 of 3,053 | #15 of 119 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,927 of 7,271 | #142 of 228 | Map |
| Commuter | 68 | #2,240 of 6,227 | #116 of 291 | Map |
| Car-free household | 68 | #893 of 3,933 | #23 of 172 | Map |
| Student | not ranked: below the minimum for regional access | – | Map | |
| First-home buyer | 43 | #3,857 of 8,006 | #146 of 284 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 33 | #8,196 of 12,111 | #202 of 361 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 70 | #539 of 4,114 | #12 of 170 | Map |
| Expat professional | 80 | #240 of 7,271 | #22 of 228 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 73 | #1,132 of 9,474 | #47 of 349 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 52 | #7,964 of 18,063 | #217 of 487 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 12 | #11,640 of 16,523 | #453 of 460 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 33 | #13,064 of 18,063 | #314 of 487 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #622 of 16,523 | #37 of 460 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 85 | #32 of 21,167 | #8 of 551 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 73 | #811 of 12,111 | #50 of 361 | Map |
| Coastal living | 62 | #4,489 of 6,413 | #291 of 321 | Map |
| Business owner | 77 | #711 of 12,111 | #52 of 361 | Map |
| Digital native | 60 | #940 of 4,750 | #44 of 186 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Montgomery Village 4 km
- Germantown (Maryland) 7 km
- Rockville (Maryland) 8 km
- North Potomac 9 km
- Darnestown 9 km
- Travilah 10 km
- Olney (Maryland) 12 km
- Rossmoor (Maryland) 12 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.