Gaithersburg, MD vs Kenmore, WA
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
Kenmore
65.3
#1637 nationally
Kenmore leads in crime level (1.8 vs 6.9). Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 28). Kenmore leads in median household income ($132,191 vs $104,544).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Kenmore, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 65.3 (#1637) |
| Population | 69,563 | 23,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $1,008,245 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $132,191 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 32.5 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+51.7 |
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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D
65.3 Score
Kenmore, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,008,245
Population
23,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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