Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Gaithersburg

Affordability

Gaithersburg has a median household income of $112,467 and a median market rent of $2,058 per month, reflecting the higher cost of housing in the Washington, D.C. metro area -- making income-restricted units especially valuable here. About 49% of residents rent their homes, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (as of 2024).

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Gaithersburg Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 254 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and jurisdictional definitions.

Getting Around Gaithersburg

The areas around assisted properties in Gaithersburg score well for walkability, transit, and biking, according to Walk Score.

• Walk Score: 79 - Very Walkable -- most errands can be accomplished on foot.
• Transit Score: 54 - Good Transit -- transit is convenient for many trips.
• Bike Score: 57 -- bikeable, with some infrastructure in place.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 29 schools serve Gaithersburg across 1 district, including 21 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. Ratings vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Cost of Living in Gaithersburg, MD

The median household income in Gaithersburg is $112,467 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data. The median market rent is $2,058 per month, according to the same source, which helps illustrate why income-restricted housing can make a significant difference for cost-burdened renters here.

The 10 HUD-assisted and income-restricted properties in Gaithersburg, covering 629 units, offer rents tied to income limits rather than market rates -- providing an important alternative for eligible households in this higher-cost city.

Environment and Flood Risk

All 10 affordable housing properties in Gaithersburg have been mapped for flood exposure. None fall within a high-risk flood zone, which is a low level of flood exposure across the city's assisted housing stock.