20878 scores 11.5 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There is 1 supermarket within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Safeway, about 0.5 miles away.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 20878?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20878 is Shady Grove, about 4.7 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 20878?

In 20878, median rent is $2,068 a month and the median home value is $654,500, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 20878?

Police reported 1,479 incidents in 20878 between 2025-10-24 and 2026-10-23: 109 violent and 711 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Gaithersburg, MD 20878?

Red Cat's local flat rates start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. The price is set before moving day and doesn't change if the move takes longer. No deposit.

Moving to Gaithersburg, MD 20878

Kentlands, Lakelands and Quince Orchard give 20878 its character, along with the newer communities strung along Darnestown Road. Shady Grove is close to five miles away, so most trips start in the car. Kentlands and Lakelands are walkable, New Urbanist-style neighborhoods of townhouses, carriage homes and single-family houses with alley garages, while HOA rules often govern move-in timing.

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Gaithersburg, MD 20878 at a glance.

ZIP 20878, Montgomery County. Tap a card for the details.

Safety1,479incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability11.5Above average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foods1 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
Restaurants15+popular spots1 must visitwithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes10cafeswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools58schoolswithin 5 miles · 43 public, 15 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People65,954residentsmedian household income $141,902See the data

Top picks near 20878

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

CAVAMust visit
Mediterranean Restaurant · $ · 213 Kentlands Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.7
1,779 reviews · 1.2 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 104 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.3
1,311 reviews · 1.1 mi
Yoyogi Sushi
Sushi Restaurant · $ · 317 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.5
1,232 reviews · 0.9 mi
Empress Coffee & Cocktails
Coffee Shop · $ · 325 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.8
359 reviews · 0.9 mi
Neko Nook
Cafe · $ · 422 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.4
140 reviews · 1 mi
Chew&Chill
Cafe · $ · 367 Main St Ste 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.8
20 reviews · 1 mi

Reported crime around 20878.

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

1,479 incidents in 20878, 2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

ViolentIn check
PropertyIn check
Other

Showing 300 incidents.

Source: Montgomery County Police (MD)

Violent crimes

109

Below the U.S. rate

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

Property crimes

711

Below the U.S. rate

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

All reported

1,479

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 20878.

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

4 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20878

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Safeway12251 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg0.5 mi
Whole Foods Market316 Kentlands Blvd, Gaithersburg1 mi
Giant Food229 Kentlands Blvd, Gaithersburg1.2 mi
Giant Food842 Muddy Branch Rd, Gaithersburg1.8 mi

Nearest Metro stations

No Metro stations within 2 miles.

Source: USDA SNAP Retailer Locator and WMATA via DC GIS · supermarkets that accept SNAP; distances are straight-line from the center of 20878. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

One or two nearby

Nearest: Safeway, 0.5 mi

Nearest Metro station

4.7 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Shady Grove

EPA Walkability Index

11.5 / 20

Above average walkable

Average of 8 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 20878.

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.

CAVAMust visit
Mediterranean Restaurant · $ · 213 Kentlands Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.7
1,779 reviews · 1.2 mi
Yoyogi Sushi
Sushi Restaurant · $ · 317 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.5
1,232 reviews · 0.9 mi
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 104 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.3
1,311 reviews · 1.1 mi

The most popular coffee near 20878.

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.

Empress Coffee & Cocktails
Coffee Shop · $ · 325 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.8
359 reviews · 0.9 mi
Chew&Chill
Cafe · $ · 367 Main St Ste 100, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.8
20 reviews · 1 mi
Neko Nook
Cafe · $ · 422 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.4
140 reviews · 1 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 12179 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.2
265 reviews · 0.4 mi
Panera Bread
Cafe · $ · 285 Kentlands Blvd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.1
491 reviews · 1 mi
Java Nation
Coffee Shop · $ · 121 Market St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.1
387 reviews · 1.1 mi
Starbucks Coffee Company
Coffee Shop · $ · 160 Kentlands Pl., Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.0
384 reviews · 1.1 mi
Dunkin'
Coffee Shop · $ · 12168 Darnestown Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
3.8
227 reviews · 0.3 mi
Kung Fu Tea
Tea House · 130 Market St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
4.0
46 reviews · 1.1 mi
doryland cafe
Cafe · Empress Coffee & Cocktails, 325 Main St, Gaithersburg, MD 20878, USA
0.9 mi

Schools within 5 miles.

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

Elementary

Middle

High

Public / private

43 / 15

Closest schools

Quince Orchard High
public · high · grades 09–12
0.3 mi
Rachel Carson Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
0.4 mi
Jones Lane Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.0 mi
Lakelands Park Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
1.0 mi
DuFief Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.0 mi
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.1 mi
Ridgeview Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
1.1 mi
GODDARD SCHOOL IN GAITHERSBURG
private · elementary
1.7 mi
Diamond Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.7 mi
GEORGETOWN HILL EARLY SCHOOL
private · elementary
1.9 mi
Darnestown Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.9 mi
FRANKLIN MONTESSORI SCHOOLS
private · elementary
2.0 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 20878.

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

Population

65,954

City size

Median age

40.3

Older population

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$141,902

High incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$654,500

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$2,068/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

69.4%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

71%

Highly educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

30.6 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 20878: 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.

Local moves in 20878 start at $240 for a 1-bedroom apartment and $780 for a 2-bedroom house. One flat rate, no deposit.

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Straight answers about 20878, from the same public data as the report above.

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20878 scores 11.5 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (above average walkable). There is 1 supermarket within a mile of the center of the ZIP; the closest is Safeway, about 0.5 miles away.