Gaithersburg, MD vs Irving, TX
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Irving
73.1
#789 nationally
Irving leads in cost of living index (103 vs 141). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $76,686). Irving leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Irving, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 73.1 (#789) |
| Population | 69,563 | 254,373 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $343,364 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $76,686 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+22.2 |
D+
68.7 Score
Gaithersburg, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$522,428
Population
69,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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C
73.1 Score
Irving, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$343,364
Population
254,373
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Southwest
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