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Compare Essex to Gaithersburg

This post compares Essex, Maryland to Gaithersburg, Maryland across various dimensions, including population, median income, median age, percentage of housing that is rental, percent of households with kids, and other demographics.

Dimension Essex (CDP) Gaithersburg (city)
Population 39,494 67,417
Income (median) $42,263 $58,389
Home Value (median) $180,900 $380,300
White 65% 48%
Black 29% 18%
Asian 1% 18%
With Kids 33% 36%
Age (median) 37 35
Rentals 43% 47%

Questions and Answers:

Q: Which is more populated, Essex or Gaithersburg?
A: Essex has a smaller population count than Gaithersburg: 39494 compared with 67417 total people.

Q: Do incomes tend to be higher in Essex or in Gaithersburg?
A: Incomes are on average lower in Essex.

Q: Are homes more expensive in Essex or Gaithersburg?
A: Homes tend to be much less expensive in Essex.

Q: Which has a higher percentage of housing rental units?
A: Gaithersburg does. The percentage of rentals is quite similar: 43% for Essex versus 47% for Gaithersburg.

Somewhat similar in-state cities, towns, and CDPs to Essex may include: Middle-River, Parkville, and Glen-Burnie.

The statistics and analyses on this page are based on data from the U.S. Census American Community Survey.

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