How many renters in Gaithersburg, MD pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
48.6% (±4.7 points) of renting households in Gaithersburg, MD spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
39.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 29.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 48.6% (±4.7 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 39.8% (±4.2 points)
- Median share of income
- 29.5% (±1.5 points)
Rent as a share of income in Gaithersburg
| Share of income spent on rent | Gaithersburg | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 11.4% (±3.0 points) | 10.7% | 11.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 14.2% (±2.9 points) | 12.3% | 12.0% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.7% (±2.3 points) | 13.4% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 15.2% (±3.2 points) | 12.0% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.8% (±2.1 points) | 9.7% | 9.2% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 39.8% (±4.2 points) | 41.9% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Gaithersburg against Montgomery County, its state and the nation
| Gaithersburg | Montgomery County | Maryland | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 48.6% (±4.7 points) | 51.6% (±1.5 points) | 51.5% (±0.7 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 39.8% (±4.2 points) | 41.9% (±1.3 points) | 42.3% (±0.6 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 29.5% (±1.5 points) | 30.8% (±0.6 points) | 30.8% (±0.4 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $84,663 (±$6,786) | $79,810 (±$1,782) | $62,703 (±$866) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,058 (±$66) | $2,068 (±$20) | $1,705 (±$8) | $1,413 |
In Gaithersburg, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Montgomery County (51.6%).
It is not measurably different from Maryland (51.5%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Montgomery County, Gaithersburg ranks 39 of 57 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 208 of 383.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Gaithersburg
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg | — | 48.6% (±4.7 points) | — |
| Washington Grove | 1.2 mi | 0.0% (±141.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Flower Hill | 1.5 mi | 51.4% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Montgomery Village | 2.8 mi | 70.4% (±9.6 points) | Higher |
| Redland | 2.9 mi | 55.6% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Derwood | 3.4 mi | 51.9% (±36.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Germantown | 4.1 mi | 50.2% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Potomac | 4.3 mi | 52.6% (±10.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Rockville | 5.0 mi | 51.6% (±4.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Montgomery Village, MD (70.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Montgomery County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 33 | Flower Hill | 51.4% (±14.1 points) |
| 34 | Clarksburg | 51.2% (±16.3 points) |
| 35 | Hillandale | 50.9% (±48.8 points) |
| 36 | Germantown | 50.2% (±5.5 points) |
| 37 | Layhill | 48.8% (±26.4 points) |
| 38 | Olney | 48.7% (±11.6 points) |
| 39 | Gaithersburg | 48.6% (±4.7 points) |
| 40 | Wheaton | 47.2% (±7.5 points) |
| 41 | Four Corners | 46.4% (±21.9 points) |
| 42 | Bethesda | 46.2% (±4.1 points) |
| 43 | Potomac | 46.1% (±11.6 points) |
| 44 | Darnestown | 44.6% (±53.6 points) |
| 45 | Kemp Mill | 44.5% (±23.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 57 places in Montgomery County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Gaithersburg
Are renters in Gaithersburg rent-burdened?
48.6% of renting households in Gaithersburg pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Gaithersburg spend on rent?
The median renting household in Gaithersburg, MD spends 29.5% (±1.5 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gaithersburg city, Maryland
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gaithersburg city, Maryland
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Gaithersburg city, Maryland
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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