Maryland Neighborhood Guide

Gaithersburg

Ideally located 20 miles northwest of Washington, D.C., the city of Gaithersburg, Maryland, is a quintessential community for people who seek a slower pace of life but want to maintain easy access to the hustle and bustle of the nation’s capital. Moving into one of the homes for sale in Gaithersburg will also put you near several historic and cultural attractions. Boasting excellent schools and lower crime rates, Gaithersburg is a popular option for D.C. workers raising a family.

Kentlands, Maryland community
Living and Working in Gaithersburg

A section of I-270 from Bethesda to Gaithersburg was dubbed DNA Alley because it has one of the world’s largest concentration of  genomic firms. From biotech to tech firms, you will many employment opportunities within the area or a short commute from Gaithersburg. Rio Town center has plenty of restaurants and concerts on weekend summer nights.

Very Walkable


Things to Do in Gaithersburg

Living in Gaithersburg means you’re never far away from a wide variety of restaurants and bars. In particular, North Frederick Avenue is a popular corridor for fast casual dining. The area north of the National Institute of Standards and Technology also has plenty of restaurants, breweries, and pubs, perfect for happy hour with colleagues or even a romantic dinner on date night. However, this part of town is less walkable than Frederick Avenue.

For a full day of fun in Gaithersburg, Maryland, visit the Rio Lake Front plaza near the confluence of I-270 and I-370. This commercial center is bursting with restaurants, retail stores, and a movie theater within a one-mile radius. It also hosts numerous special events on certain holidays during the year; for instance, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade has been held at Washingtonian Center for well over a decade.

As a city with more than 200 years of history under its belt, Gaithersburg has several historical sites worth visiting. The Kentlands Mansion is a 19th century mansion that once belonged to the family of a prominent businessman. Today, it is available for tours and special events like weddings.

Gaithersburg, MD, also has several parks with recreational facilities for residents to enjoy. Bohrer Park stands out as one of the area’s best options since it has diverse facilities that include a miniature golf course, water park, and pavilion large enough for about 225 people.

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WHAT LOCALS LOVE
  • RIO Washingtonian Center is a lakefront shopping center with restaurants, a movie theater, a carousel, parks, and stores like Target. Enjoy summer events like live music and performances great for the whole family.

  • The Gaithersburg Community Museum is a local favorite. Tour rail cars, watch passing trains, or participate in activities for kids of all ages at the museum.

  • With its rich history and reasonable rental rates, Kentlands Mansion is a favorite among locals for weddings and events.
  • For fun in the sun, Gaithersburg residents head to Bohrer Park, which includes not only a paved path for walking, jogging, and skating, but also has a miniature golf course, water park, and skate park.
  • Some great local restaurants include:
Housing

There are several diverse neighborhoods to explore in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Most Gaithersburg real estate is located on the east and west sides of I-270. Communities on the east side have more historic roots and feature many 100-year-old homes; for example, the Olde Towne neighborhood has plenty of single-family and row houses that were built during the late 1800s and early 1900s. Some areas on the east side of Gaithersburg, Maryland, are also registered as historic districts and limit new housing and commercial development.

The Gaithersburg neighborhood on the west side of I-270 showcases more modern homes, including the planned neighborhoods of Kentlands and Lakelands. These are primarily self-contained areas that offer a variety of housing, shopping, and employment options.

Housing is made up of 24,799 houses or apartments, with a median cost of homes of $395,237. The most common type of home is an apartment in a 3 to 4 story small building 46.42%  apartment complexes. Other types of homes found in the area:

  • 29.77% Row houses and other attached homes single 
  • 20.93% Single-family detached homes
  • 2.74% Duplexes, homes converted to apartments 

Housing age breakdown:

  • 61.07% built between 1970 and 1999
  • 10.39% built between 1940-1969
  • 24.43% after 2000
  •  1.69% pre-1939
Neighborhoods

Darnestown: median real estate price is $818,810, the average rental price is $2,176, and housing is primarily made up of large (four, five, or more bedrooms) to medium-sized (three or four bedrooms) single-family homes and apartment complexes/high-rise apartments. Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999 and some after 2000.

Travilah Rd / Lake Winds Way: median real estate price is $788,481, the average rental price is $2,900, and housing is primarily made up of medium-sized (three or four bedrooms) to large (four, five, or more bedrooms) single-family homes and townhomes  Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999 and some after 2000.

Laytonsville: median real estate price is $740,948, the average rental price is $3800, and housing is primarily made up of large (four, five, or more bedrooms) to medium-sized (three or four bedrooms) single-family homes and townhomes. Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999 and some after 2000.

Darnestown Rd / Quince Orchard Rd: median real estate price is $731,154, the average rental price is $2,700, and housing is primarily made up of large (four, five, or more bedrooms) to medium-sized (three or four bedrooms) single-family homes and townhomes. Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999 and some after 2000.

Dufief Mill Rd / Quince Orchard Rd: median real estate price is $702,425, the average rental price is $3,100, and housing is primarily made up of large (four, five, or more bedroom) to medium-sized (three or four bedrooms) single-family homes and townhomes. . Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999 and some after 2000.

Darnestown Rd / Muddy Branch Rd: median real estate price is $687,131, the average rental price is $2,250, and housing is primarily made up of large (four, five, or more bedroom) to medium-sized (three or four bedrooms) single-family homes and apartment complexes/high-rise apartments. Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999 and some after 2000.

Triple Crown Rd / Native Dancer Rd: median real estate price is $676,507, the average rental price is $2,400, and housing is primarily made up of large (four, five, or more bedroom) to medium-sized (three or four bedrooms) single-family homes and townhomes.  Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999 and some after 2000.

Claysville / Etchison: median real estate price is $673,62, the average rental price is $1,600, and housing is primarily made up of large (four, five, or more bedrooms) to medium-sized (three or four bedrooms) single-family homes and townhomes.  Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999 and some after 2000.

Quince Orchard: median real estate price is $667,764, the average rental price is $2,900, and housing is primarily made up of medium-sized (three or four bedrooms) to large (four, five, or more bedroom) single-family homes and townhomes.   Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999 and some after 2000.

Main St / Market St E: median real estate price is $658,182, the average rental price is $2,900, and housing is primarily made up of medium-sized (three or four bedrooms) to small (studio to two bedrooms) apartment complexes/high-rise apartments and townhomes.  Most homes were built between 1970 and 1999 and some after 2000.

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