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Moving to Gaithersburg, MD 20877

Olde Towne Gaithersburg and the neighborhoods off Frederick Avenue and Montgomery Village Avenue form the core of 20877. Shady Grove, the Red Line's northern terminus, is about two miles away, and MARC trains stop at the historic Gaithersburg station downtown. Garden apartments and townhouses dominate, and the grocery mix reflects the area's diversity, from H Mart and Patel Brothers to 99 Ranch.

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Gaithersburg, MD 20877 at a glance.

ZIP 20877, Montgomery County. Tap a card for the details.

Top picks near 20877

The most-reviewed restaurants and cafes within a mile and a half, on Google.

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Reported crime around 20877.

Reported incidents from police data. A map shows where they happened; numbers alone can't tell one block from the next.

1,753 incidents in 20877, 2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

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Showing 429 incidents.

Source: Montgomery County Police (MD)

Violent crimes

113

Below the U.S. rate

2.9 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 3.6

Property crimes

502

Below the U.S. rate

13 per 1,000 residents a year · U.S. 19.2

All reported

1,753

2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

Same police data as the map. Violent and property follow the FBI's categories (simple assault, vandalism and fraud count as other). U.S. rates: FBI, Crime in the Nation 2023. ZIPs with shops or offices count incidents against residents only, so their rates read higher.

Life without a car around 20877.

Grocery stores and Metro stations near Gaithersburg, MD. Pick a store to see only that chain.

15 grocery stores and 1 Metro station within 2 miles of 20877

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  • Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

  • Savanna International Market117 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg0.6 mi
  • Megamart Supermarket33 Dalamar St, Gaithersburg0.9 mi
  • H Mart9639 Lost Knife Rd, Gaithersburg1 mi
  • Aldi737 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg1 mi
  • Patel Brothers18270 Contour Rd, Montgomery Village1 mi
  • 99 Ranch Market110 Odendhal Ave, Gaithersburg1 mi

Nearest Metro stations

  • Shady GroveRed line2 mi

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20877. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

4

Plenty within walking distance

Nearest: Savanna International Market, 0.6 mi

Nearest Metro station

2 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Shady Grove

EPA Walkability Index

13.3 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 14 Census block groups within about half a mile

The EPA National Walkability Index scores every U.S. neighborhood from 1 to 20 on connected streets, nearby transit and the mix of shops, jobs and homes: above 15 is among the most walkable places in the country, below 6 usually means driving for most errands.

The most popular places to eat near 20877.

The busiest restaurants within about a mile and a half of Gaithersburg, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 1,000+ reviews.

  • Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & BarMust visit

    Seafood Restaurant · $$$ · 9643 Lost Knife Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    4.6

    3,218 reviews · 1 mi

  • Ixtapalapa Taqueria

    Mexican Restaurant · $ · 411 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    4.5

    3,000 reviews · 0.9 mi

  • Sardi's Peruvian Chicken - Gaithersburg

    Chicken Restaurant · $ · 430 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    4.4

    3,133 reviews · 1 mi

  • Pollo Campero

    Chicken Restaurant · $ · 426 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    4.4

    1,972 reviews · 1 mi

  • La Casita Pupuseria & Cocina C.A.

    Restaurant · $ · 2 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    4.2

    2,017 reviews · 0.5 mi

  • IHOP

    Breakfast Restaurant · $ · 206 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    4.1

    2,224 reviews · 0.7 mi

  • McDonald's

    Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 465 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    4.0

    1,938 reviews · 1.1 mi

  • Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

    Chicken Restaurant · $ · 417 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    3.8

    1,423 reviews · 0.9 mi

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill

    Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 564 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    3.5

    1,064 reviews · 1.2 mi

  • Doña Bessy Pupuseria

    Restaurant · $ · 18216 Contour Rd, Montgomery Village, MD 20877, USA

    3.3

    1,000 reviews · 1.1 mi

  • South House Garden

    Restaurant · $$ · 317 E Diamond Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    4.0

    1,117 reviews · 0.1 mi

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The most popular coffee near 20877.

The busiest cafes and coffee shops within about a mile and a half of Gaithersburg, by number of Google reviews. "Must visit" means 4.6 stars or better from 500+ reviews.

  • Monkey's Matcha

    Cafe · $ · 488 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    4.5

    115 reviews · 1.1 mi

  • Java Junction

    Coffee Shop · $ · 5 S Summit Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    4.5

    112 reviews · 0.2 mi

  • Cafecito MD

    Coffee Shop · $ · 391 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA

    4.4

    15 reviews · 1.3 mi

  • Fruti Raspados Mary #1 y 2

    Cafe · $ · 6 E Diamond Ave Ste C, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    4.3

    77 reviews · 0.5 mi

  • Panera Bread

    Cafe · $ · 598 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    4.1

    908 reviews · 1.2 mi

  • Dunkin'

    Coffee Shop · $ · 20 Montgomery Village Ave Ste B, Gaithersburg, MD 20879, USA

    4.0

    538 reviews · 1.4 mi

  • Tropical Smoothie Cafe

    Juice Shop · $ · 554 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    4.0

    219 reviews · 1.2 mi

  • Porch 31 Cafe

    Coffee Shop · 31 Walker Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    5.0

    1 reviews · 0.6 mi

  • Sam's Club Cafe

    Cafe · 610 N Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, MD 20877, USA

    3.4

    5 reviews · 1.4 mi

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Schools within 5 miles.

Public and private schools from the U.S. Department of Education, closest first.

Elementary

48

Middle

11

High

12

Public / private

57 / 17

Closest schools

  • Gaithersburg Middle

    public · middle · grades 06–08

    0.2 mi

  • Gaithersburg Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    0.2 mi

  • FORBUSH SCHOOL AT OAKMONT UPPER SCHOOL

    private · high

    0.4 mi

  • Gaithersburg High

    public · high · grades 09–12

    0.5 mi

  • Harriet R. Tubman Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    0.5 mi

  • Forest Oak Middle

    public · middle · grades 06–08

    0.9 mi

  • Washington Grove Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    0.9 mi

  • South Lake Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    1.0 mi

  • Summit Hall Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    1.1 mi

  • EPWORTH PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

    private · elementary

    1.1 mi

  • Rosemont Elementary

    public · elementary · grades PK–05

    1.2 mi

  • Shady Grove Middle

    public · middle · grades 06–08

    1.4 mi

Source: NCES Common Core of Data and Private School Survey.

Weather and air in Gaithersburg.

Air quality

64 AQI

Moderate

Current reading

PM2.5

10.1 µg/m³

Over the EPA standard

EPA annual standard: 9 µg/m³

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Weather and air quality from Open-Meteo.

Who lives in 20877.

U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

Population

38,524

Suburban
Median age

36.9

A mix of ages

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$86,134

Middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$442,300

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,838/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

43.6%

Mostly renters

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

35.6%

Mixed backgrounds

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

31.7 min

Typical commute

U.S. average 26.4 min

How Montgomery County voted

Presidential elections, share of all votes cast in the county.

  • 2024Latest
    Harris
    74.5%
    Trump
    21.7%
    Other
    3.9%

    Nationwide: Harris 48.3%, Trump 49.8%

  • 2020
    Biden
    78.6%
    Trump
    19.0%
    Other
    2.4%

    Nationwide: Biden 51.3%, Trump 46.8%

  • 2016
    Clinton
    74.7%
    Trump
    19.4%
    Other
    5.9%

    Nationwide: Clinton 48.2%, Trump 46.1%

Source: MIT Election Data and Science Lab, County Presidential Election Returns 2000-2024. County-wide results, not this ZIP alone.

Moving to Gaithersburg 20877: what to know.

  • Townhouse and HOA communities often limit where a moving truck can park, and for how long. Check your HOA rules for both homes before moving day.
  • Apartment and condo buildings usually ask for a certificate of insurance and a reserved freight elevator or loading dock time. Ask your building early, for both the old place and the new one.
  • The Beltway, I-270 and I-95 make moving-day timing hard to predict. With a flat rate, traffic costs you time, not money.

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Gaithersburg 20877,
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Straight answers about 20877, from the same public data as the report above.

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  • 20877 scores 13.3 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There are 4 supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Savanna International Market, about 0.6 miles away.

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