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Gaithersburg, Maryland: crime rate and local statistics
The violent-crime rate in Gaithersburg was 2.1 per 1,000 residents in 2025, 40% lower than the statewide rate (3.6). Median household income is $112,467 and the median home value is $496,500. Population: about 69,825 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Gaithersburg?
In 2025 the Gaithersburg Police Department reported 152 violent crimes to the FBI, which works out to 2.1 per 1,000 people. For comparison, that is 40% lower than the Maryland rate (3.6) and 35% lower than the national rate (3.3). There were also 739 property crimes, a rate of 10.4 per 1,000. Violent crimes rose 6% between 2022 and 2025 (144 to 152).
| Offense (2025) | Gaithersburg count | Per 1,000 | Maryland per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 152 | 2.1 | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.00 | 0.05 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 11 | 0.15 | 0.31 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 44 | 0.62 | 0.85 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 97 | 1.4 | 2.4 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 739 | 10.4 | 18.2 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 86 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 607 | 8.6 | 13.4 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 46 | 0.65 | 3.2 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Gaithersburg changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | not reported in full | – | – |
| 2022 | 144 | 701 | 1 |
| 2023 | 164 | 1,025 | 1 |
| 2024 | 177 | 918 | 1 |
| 2025 | 152 | 739 | 0 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Gaithersburg Police Department's own reports.
How does Gaithersburg compare with Maryland?
The median household income in Gaithersburg is $112,467, close to the Maryland median ($103,678). The median owner-occupied home is worth $496,500 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,058 a month. About 69,825 people live on 10 square miles of land, roughly 6,754 per square mile. The city lies in Montgomery County.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Gaithersburg | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 69,825 | 6,206,011 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $112,467 | $103,678 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $496,500 | $419,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,058 | $1,705 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 8.8% | 9.4% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 52.5% | 43.4% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 50.8% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.8 | 39.4 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Gaithersburg?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 4 high-hazard dams in Gaithersburg. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 4 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Inspiration Lake (40 ft) and Lake Walker Dam - Pond 1 (Montgomery Village Avenue) (35 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Montgomery County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg city limits had 3 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Where crews are working: I 270 and I270. 3 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Gaithersburg?
Federal school lists place 12 public and 8 private schools within Gaithersburg. 1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home is in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Clara Barton National Historic Site, Rock Creek Park, Theodore Roosevelt Island and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts. 3 state parks or recreation areas: Matthew Henson State Park, Patuxent River State Park and Seneca Creek State Park.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Gaithersburg
Gun shops
No gun shops with a public storefront are on the map inside the Gaithersburg city limits. There is 1 licensed dealer without a public storefront (not shown).
Liquor stores
4 liquor stores are on the map inside the Gaithersburg city limits: Liquor Wine, Montgomery County Liquor & Wine, Montgomery County Liquor and Wine (Gaithersburg) and Oak Barrel & Vine. Maryland has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center inside the Gaithersburg city limits on the map.
See them on the map: liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Gaithersburg?
In 2025, Gaithersburg had 2.1 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (152 reported), 40% lower than the Maryland rate (3.6). The property-crime rate was 10.4 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Gaithersburg?
$112,467 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $103,678 for Maryland.
How much do homes cost in Gaithersburg?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $496,500 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $419,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Gaithersburg?
Montgomery County carries a “Relatively Moderate” overall rating in FEMA's National Risk Index. The hazards rated highest here are river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Germantown, MD (4 mi) · Rockville, MD (5 mi) · Aspen Hill, MD (7 mi) · Wheaton, MD (10 mi) · Bethesda, MD (12 mi) · Silver Spring, MD (14 mi)
More: Maryland statewide numbers · county page: Montgomery County · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Gaithersburg city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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