20874 scores 9.2 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (below average walkable). There are no supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP, so most people drive to shop.

How far is the nearest Metro station from 20874?

The closest Metro station to the center of 20874 is Shady Grove, about 6.4 miles away in a straight line.

How much does it cost to live in 20874?

In 20874, median rent is $1,866 a month and the median home value is $376,100, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2022 5-year estimates.

How much crime is reported in 20874?

Police reported 1,524 incidents in 20874 between 2025-10-24 and 2026-10-23: 106 violent and 565 property crimes. The Safety tab maps where they happened.

How much does it cost to move to Germantown, MD 20874?

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 Germantown, MD 20874

Southern and western Germantown fall into 20874, from the I-270 interchanges out toward Seneca Creek State Park and Darnestown. Shady Grove Metro is over six miles away, though the MARC Brunswick Line stops at Germantown station for rail commuters. Townhouse communities, garden apartments and 1980s-era single-family subdivisions make up the housing, most of it governed by HOAs.

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Germantown, MD 20874 at a glance.

ZIP 20874, Montgomery County. Tap a card for the details.

Safety1,524incidentsreported in this ZIP in a yearSee the map
Walkability9.2Below average walkableEPA index, out of 20See the map
GroceryTrader Joe'sover 2 miWhole Foodsover 2 miMOM's Organicover 2 miSee the map
Restaurants7popular spotswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Cafes1cafeswithin 1.5 milesSee the list
Schools50schoolswithin 5 miles · 40 public, 10 privateSee the list
Climate & AirComing soonSee the weather
People61,922residentsmedian household income $108,211See the data

Top picks near 20874

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

McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 18000 Mateny Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
3.6
598 reviews · 0.9 mi
Rainbow Sushi
Sushi Restaurant · $ · 18076 Mateny Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
4.2
243 reviews · 1 mi
Dunkin'
Coffee Shop · $ · 18006 Mateny Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
3.5
150 reviews · 0.9 mi
Yolo Cafe
Restaurant · $ · 18022 Mateny Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
4.6
114 reviews · 1 mi
Pizza Hut
Pizza Delivery · $ · 18070 Mateny Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
3.7
79 reviews · 1 mi
DEL MAR LATIN
Restaurant · $ · 18058 Mateny Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
4.3
43 reviews · 1 mi

Reported crime around 20874.

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

1,524 incidents in 20874, 2025-10-24 to 2026-10-23

ViolentIn check
PropertyIn check
Other

Showing 352 incidents.

Source: Montgomery County Police (MD)

Violent crimes

106

Below the U.S. rate

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

Property crimes

565

Below the U.S. rate

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

All reported

1,524

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 20874.

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

2 grocery stores and 0 Metro stations within 2 miles of 20874

Grocery store
Metro station

Nearest grocery stores

Giant Food18331 Leaman Farm Rd, Germantown1.7 mi
Safeway12251 Darnestown 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 20874. Store icons are each chain's own website icon. Updated 2026-10-26.

Grocery stores within 1 mile

You'll likely drive to shop

Nearest: Giant Food, 1.7 mi

Nearest Metro station

6.4 mi

A short drive or bus ride

Shady Grove

EPA Walkability Index

9.2 / 20

Below average walkable

Average of 4 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 20874.

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

Yolo Cafe
Restaurant · $ · 18022 Mateny Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
4.6
114 reviews · 1 mi
DEL MAR LATIN
Restaurant · $ · 18058 Mateny Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
4.3
43 reviews · 1 mi
Rainbow Sushi
Sushi Restaurant · $ · 18076 Mateny Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
4.2
243 reviews · 1 mi
Pizza Hut
Pizza Delivery · $ · 18070 Mateny Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
3.7
79 reviews · 1 mi
McDonald's
Fast Food Restaurant · $ · 18000 Mateny Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
3.6
598 reviews · 0.9 mi
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Chicken Restaurant · $ · 18074 Mateny Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
3.5
473 reviews · 1 mi
Subway
Sandwich Shop · 18010 Mateny Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
3.2
70 reviews · 0.9 mi

The most popular coffee near 20874.

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

Dunkin'
Coffee Shop · $ · 18006 Mateny Rd, Germantown, MD 20874, USA
3.5
150 reviews · 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

40 / 10

Closest schools

Northwest High
public · high · grades 09–12
1.1 mi
Spark M. Matsunaga Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.2 mi
Longview School
public · high · grades KG–12
1.2 mi
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
1.3 mi
Great Seneca Creek Elementary
public · elementary · grades KG–05
1.4 mi
BUTLER MONTESSORI
private · elementary
1.4 mi
Ridgeview Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
1.8 mi
SENECA ACADEMY
private · elementary
1.9 mi
Clopper Mill Elementary
public · elementary · grades PK–05
2.0 mi
Quince Orchard High
public · high · grades 09–12
2.0 mi
Kingsview Middle
public · middle · grades 06–08
2.1 mi
GEORGETOWN HILL EARLY SCHOOL
private · elementary
2.2 mi

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

Weather and air in Germantown.

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 20874.

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

Population

61,922

City size

Median age

37.4

A mix of ages

U.S. average 38.9

Household income

$108,211

Upper-middle incomes

U.S. average $74,580

Home value

$376,100

Established market

U.S. average $281,900

Rent

$1,866/mo

City-level rents

U.S. average $1,402/mo

Own their home

65%

Mostly homeowners

U.S. average 64.7%

Bachelor's or higher

46.7%

Well educated

U.S. average 35.4%

Commute

33.6 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 Germantown 20874: 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 20874 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 20874, from the same public data as the report above.

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20874 scores 9.2 out of 20 on the EPA National Walkability Index (below average walkable). There are no supermarkets within a mile of the center of the ZIP, so most people drive to shop.