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

vs

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