Gaithersburg, MD vs Manassas, VA

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

Manassas

67

#1474 nationally

Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 43). Manassas leads in cost of living index (125 vs 141). Gaithersburg leads in average commute (30.5 min vs 34 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Gaithersburg, MD Manassas, VA
WhereAtHome Score 68.7 (#1291) 67 (#1474)
Population 69,563 42,696
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $522,428 $556,241
Median Household Income $104,544 $110,559
Average Commute 30.5 min 34 min
Walk Score 52 43
Crime Level 6.9 7.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 141 125
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.3 D+14.8
Gaithersburg, MD
D+
68.7 Score

Gaithersburg, MD

Maryland community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$522,428

Population

69,563

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

52

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Manassas, VA
D+
67 Score

Manassas, VA

Small Virginia city with local appeal

Median Home

$556,241

Population

42,696

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

43

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