Electricity rates in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD ranks 6 of 41 Maryland cities for homes in buildings of 5+ units (49%). Gaithersburg, Maryland has 69,225 residents in 26,019 households; 45.2% heat with electricity.
Households in Gaithersburg, MD can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Gaithersburg on the map
Montgomery County, with Gaithersburg marked
Who supplies Gaithersburg
Montgomery County lists 3 utilities for Gaithersburg, MD, a city of 69,225: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Montgomery County page.
Outage risk around Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, MD, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 651 wind and 11 tornado, 956.3 per 100,000 residents of 69,225. Top gust near Gaithersburg, MD: 80 knots, 92 mph. Damage near Gaithersburg, MD: $28.5M.
Reports within 15 miles of Gaithersburg, MD
wind and tornado reports, Gaithersburg, MD
- 47'15
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| Gaithersburg, MD | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg, MD, 2015 | 47 | 0 | 47 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, 2016 | 50 | 1 | 51 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, 2017 | 82 | 1 | 83 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, 2018 | 16 | 2 | 18 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, 2019 | 106 | 2 | 108 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, 2020 | 77 | 2 | 79 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, 2021 | 80 | 0 | 80 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, 2022 | 49 | 1 | 50 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, 2023 | 60 | 1 | 61 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, 2024 | 27 | 1 | 28 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, 2025 | 57 | 0 | 57 |
Facts about Gaithersburg
- Residents of Gaithersburg, MD, ACS 2023
- 69,2258 of 41 Maryland cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Gaithersburg, MD
- $107,49621 of 41 of those cities
- Households in Gaithersburg, MD
- 26,0192.66 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Gaithersburg, MD
- 51.3%13,342 owners and 12,677 renter households
- Housing units in Gaithersburg, MD
- 27,3861,367 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Gaithersburg, MD
- 45.2%11,752 of 26,019 homes
- Land area of Gaithersburg, MD
- 10.3 sq mi6,707.2 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Gaithersburg, MD
- 1.9%at 929 kWh a month over the $107,496 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Gaithersburg, MD
- 662NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 956.3 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Gaithersburg, MD
- 19898,417 of 27,386 homes (30.7%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Gaithersburg, MD
- $484,500$2,008 gross rent a month, 4.97% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Gaithersburg
Compare Gaithersburg with nearby cities
| City near Gaithersburg, MD | Distance from Gaithersburg | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg, MD (this page) | 0 mi | 69,225 | $107,496 | 1989 | $484,500 | 662 | 23.9% |
| Montgomery Village, MD | 2.8 mi north | 34,161 (-35,064) | $96,487 (-$11,009) | 1980 (-9 yr) | $367,100 (-$117,400) | 540 (-122) | 17.1% (-6.8 pts) |
| Germantown, MD | 4.1 mi northwest | 90,521 (+21,296) | $112,149 (+$4,653) | 1989 (+0 yr) | $401,400 (-$83,100) | 546 (-116) | 19.2% (-4.7 pts) |
| Rockville, MD | 5.0 mi southeast | 67,218 (-2,007) | $122,384 (+$14,888) | 1980 (-9 yr) | $658,300 (+$173,800) | 857 (+195) | 30.2% (+6.3 pts) |
| Olney, MD | 6.6 mi east | 36,000 (-33,225) | $171,766 (+$64,270) | 1986 (-3 yr) | $632,400 (+$147,900) | 733 (+71) | 26.6% (+2.7 pts) |
| Aspen Hill, MD | 7.2 mi southeast | 53,752 (-15,473) | $109,026 (+$1,530) | 1970 (-19 yr) | $538,000 (+$53,500) | 866 (+204) | 20.5% (-3.4 pts) |
Housing and heating in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, MD: 8,417 of 27,386 homes were built before 1980 and 8,529 in 2000 or later. Gaithersburg, MD has 5,359 detached houses, 13,348 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 26 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Gaithersburg, MD
% of homes by decade built, Gaithersburg, MD
- 2pre-40
- 140s
- 350s
- 760s
- 1870s
- 2280s
- 1690s
- 1800s
- 1310s
- 120+
Heating fuel in Gaithersburg, MD
| Gaithersburg, MD | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg, MD, median year built | 1989 | 1980 | +9 years | 10 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, built before 1980 | 30.7% | 49.1% | -18.4 points | 32 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, built 2000 or later | 31.1% | 19.9% | +11.2 points | 9 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, detached houses | 19.6% | 46.8% | -27.3 points | 40 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 48.7% | 33.0% | +15.7 points | 6 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, mobile homes | 0.1% | 0.2% | -0.1 points | 24 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, renter households | 48.7% | 34.7% | +14.1 points | 9 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, median home value | $484,500 | $615,200 | -$130,700 | 11 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, median gross rent a month | $2,008 | $2,030 | -$22 | 11 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, people per household | 2.65 | 2.70 | -0.05 | 18 of 41 |
Who lives in Gaithersburg: income, cars, homes
Gaithersburg, MD homes: 13,614 have 3+ bedrooms, 5,740 none or one, median 5.2 rooms. Of 37,095 workers in Gaithersburg, MD, 8,878 work from home, 20,117 drive alone, 2,462 ride transit and 666 walk. In Gaithersburg, MD, 6,370 of 12,163 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 10,566 households moved in since 2018 and 3,003 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over quickly. In Gaithersburg, MD, 2,481 households own no vehicle and 12,589 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 6,067 residents of Gaithersburg, MD live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.8. In Gaithersburg, MD, 3,603 of 26,019 households earn under $35,000, 5,340 $35,000-$75,000, 8,365 $75,000-$150,000 and 8,711 $150,000 or more.
Household income in Gaithersburg, MD
| Gaithersburg, MD | Value | Rank in Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg, MD, households under $35,000 | 13.8% | 19 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, households $150,000 or more | 33.5% | 21 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, residents below poverty | 8.8% | 16 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, median age | 37.8 | 21 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 49.7% | 36 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, households without a vehicle | 9.5% | 11 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, households with 2+ vehicles | 48.4% | 30 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, workers at home | 23.9% | 6 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, cost-burdened renters | 52.4% | 15 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, moved in since 2018 | 40.6% | 8 of 41 |
| Gaithersburg, MD, moved in before 2000 | 11.5% | 38 of 41 |
Cost of living with electricity in Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, MD: 26,019 households at $1,465 a year per home for electricity (Montgomery County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $38.1 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,222 a year per household.
| Group in Gaithersburg, MD | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Gaithersburg, MD median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaithersburg, MD, all households | 26,019 | $1,465 | $38.1 million | 1.36% |
| Gaithersburg, MD, homeowners | 13,342 | $1,734 | $23.1 million | 1.61% |
| Gaithersburg, MD, renters | 12,677 | $982 | $12.4 million | 0.91% |
Analyst note on Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg, MD counts 69,225 residents in 26,019 households, on 10.3 square miles. 11,752 of the 26,019 occupied homes in Gaithersburg, MD heat with electricity. Household income in Gaithersburg, MD is $107,496; 13,342 of its 26,019 households own.
Gaithersburg, MD has 27,386 housing units, 1,367 of them vacant or seasonal. Gaithersburg, MD ranks 6 of 41 Maryland cities for people working from home (23.9% of workers). Gaithersburg, MD ranks 9 of 41 Maryland cities for the share of renter households (49%).
Gaithersburg, MD ranks 10 of 41 Maryland cities for the newest homes (median year built 1989).
ZIP codes in Gaithersburg
| ZIP area touching Gaithersburg, MD | Share of the ZIP's land inside Gaithersburg | Share of Gaithersburg's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 20878 (Gaithersburg, MD) | 26.8% | 53.2% |
| 20877 (Gaithersburg, MD) | 66.5% | 36.3% |
| 20879 (Gaithersburg, MD) | 11.1% | 9.3% |
| 20899 (Gaithersburg, MD) | 100.0% | 1.0% |
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Questions on Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Gaithersburg, MD: Maryland households pick a supplier and plan, and Montgomery County lists 3 utilities.
Gaithersburg: how does it rank among Maryland cities?
Gaithersburg, MD: rank 8 of 41 by its 69,225 residents, rank 21 of 41 by $107,496 median income.
Gaithersburg: how many homes heat with electricity?
Gaithersburg, MD: 11,752 of 26,019 occupied homes, 45.2%; Montgomery County 41.5%.
Gaithersburg: how much income goes to electricity?
At 929 kWh a month, 1.9% of the $107,496 median income in Gaithersburg, MD.
Gaithersburg: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Maryland yes; municipal and co-op areas around Gaithersburg, MD may be closed.
Gaithersburg: damaging storms reported nearby?
662 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Gaithersburg, MD, 2015 to 2025, 956.3 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Gaithersburg?
Gaithersburg, MD: median home built 1989; 8,417 of 27,386 homes (30.7%) predate 1980, 5,359 are detached and 13,348 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How big are the homes in Gaithersburg, MD?
13,614 of 27,386 homes have 3+ bedrooms; median 5.2 rooms.
How many people in Gaithersburg, MD work from home?
8,878 of 37,095 workers.
How many Gaithersburg, MD renters struggle with rent?
6,370 of 12,163 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.