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Gaithersburg, Maryland · ZIP 20879

Gaithersburg — ZIP 20879

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Gaithersburg (20879) scores 71/100 — Good for Gaithersburg. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $448K.

71OUT 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%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index43/100
Avg math proficiency20%
Avg reading proficiency38%
Schools nearby5

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100
Typical home value$448K
Median rent$2,221/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

$448K

Median Rent

$2,221/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 13 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
Strawberry Knoll ElementaryPK–05448
26%
40%
Judith A. Resnik ElementaryPK–05516
23%
34%
Whetstone ElementaryPK–05711
18%
32%
Flower Hill ElementaryPK–05454
17%
27%
Watkins Mill High09–121,577
16%
56%

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

26,120

Median Income

$112K

Homeownership

70%

Median Age

36.4 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 20879 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 20879 has a school score of 43/100. 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 20879 is approximately $448K. 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 20879 in Gaithersburg has an overall NeighborScore of 71/100. 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.