The story of this market
The typical home in Gaithersburg, Maryland sells for about $546,000, or $291 per square foot.
Prices are down 5% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 37 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,599 a month.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.1%
MD · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Gaithersburg, Maryland
The Gaithersburg housing market is currently experiencing a cooling phase with a year-over-year price decline of 5.0%. High interest rates and inventory turnover are driving a more cautious sentiment among buyers, though the city remains a desirable location due to its economic base and proximity to D.C.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Gaithersburg yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 3 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 2.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 23 days on market with 1.7 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
23% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100.01% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A large regional park offering extensive trails, picnic areas, and a lake, serving as a primary outdoor recreation hub for residents.
Located in the historic train station, this museum highlights the city's history and serves as a cultural anchor for the community.
A central municipal park featuring a water park, athletic fields, and community facilities that drive local recreational activity.
A modern, walkable development featuring a mix of retail, dining, and residential units that has become a significant lifestyle destination.
Gaithersburg is well-suited for commuters and families seeking a balance between suburban living and access to the Washington D.C. metro area. Its diverse housing stock, ranging from townhouses to single-family homes, accommodates a mix of first-time buyers and established professionals.
The city is served by major highway corridors including I-270 and is connected to the broader region via MARC train service and local bus networks, facilitating a commute profile centered on the D.C. metro area.
The rental market is currently characterized as cool with an average rent of $2,599 per month. While studio and one-bedroom units offer lower entry points, the market shows signs of stabilization in vacancy pressure.
Gaithersburg maintains a diverse economy with a strong focus on technology, life sciences, and government contracting, benefiting from its proximity to the I-270 technology corridor.
The city is currently focused on the redevelopment of aging commercial centers, most notably the Lakeforest Mall site, to increase density and modernize local infrastructure.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
No public schools report a street address in this area. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.