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Gaithersburg, Maryland · ZIP 20878

Gaithersburg — ZIP 20878

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Gaithersburg (20878) scores 83/100 — Good for Gaithersburg. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $704K.

83OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share17%
Property crime share83%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index70/100
Avg math proficiency47%
Avg reading proficiency60%
Schools nearby13

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index36/100
Typical home value$704K
Median rent$2,351/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$704K

Median Rent

$2,351/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

18,748

Violent Crime

1,875

Property Crime

16,873

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Montgomery County, Maryland (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Stone Mill ElementaryPK–05516
69%
80%
Travilah ElementaryKG–05372
67%
77%
Rachel Carson ElementaryPK–05671
66%
74%
Diamond ElementaryPK–05654
63%
80%
Darnestown ElementaryKG–05356
52%
67%
Quince Orchard High09–122,100
51%
56%
Jones Lane ElementaryKG–05428
47%
57%
DuFief ElementaryKG–05276
47%
57%
Thurgood Marshall ElementaryPK–05553
43%
51%
Fields Road ElementaryPK–05453
34%
41%
Lakelands Park Middle06–08993
29%
59%
Brown Station ElementaryPK–05572
21%
23%
Ridgeview Middle06–08722
20%
53%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

65,236

Median Income

$144K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

41.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20878 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 20878 has a school score of 70/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 20878 is approximately $704K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 20878 in Gaithersburg has an overall NeighborScore of 83/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.