Gaithersburg, MD vs Maple Grove, MN
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
Maple Grove
75.5
#450 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 13). Maple Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 6.9). Maple Grove leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Maple Grove, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 75.5 (#450) |
| Population | 69,563 | 71,288 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $430,006 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $127,001 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 3.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+42.6 |
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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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75.5 Score
Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Midwest
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