There are many reasons why Gaithersburg was included in America's top 50 places to live by 24/7WallSt.com. There are plenty of good homes, lots of well-paid jobs, excellent multi-ethnic restaurants, endless things to do and much more in the city. NewHomeSource lists nearly 2000 homes that are being built or are waiting for you to move in zip code 20878. The homes available in the city range from a little over $165,000 to nearly $3 million. For granted, there are wealthy neighborhoods, as well as more affordable ones, to suit every budget and lifestyle. Many people from ethnically diverse backgrounds move to Gaithersburg.
Big employers, like IBM, National Institute of Standards and Technology, MedImmune, Sodexo USA and others, offer good jobs. If you live in the wealthier parts of Gaithersburg, your neighbors will mostly be highly educated professionals. You'll find prices of entertainment and other facilities are often high, but your paycheck is likely to be proportionately higher as well.
The city in the DC, VA, MD, WV Metropolitan area, Gaithersburg is the farthest you can be from DC while being very well connected. This means you enjoy the history and entertainment offerings of the capital with great ease. Gaithersburg offers art, culture and history in the form of museums like the Gaithersburg Community Museum, the National Mall with its classical monuments, the Smithsonian Museum complex, and much more.
The city has its own urban recreation facilities, which include Skate Park, Washington Woods Park, Walder Park, Victory Farm Park; etc. Be prepared to get engaged in various activities in Miniature Golf Course, Water Park at Bohrer Park, and Arts Barn.
Gaithersburg is also within easy distance of Ocean City, Baltimore, Annapolis and the Appalachian Mountains, so there is a lot to do, no matter what your preferences are. It is a good place to bring up a family, too. The Montgomery County Public Schools district is in charge of education in the city.
If you think you and your family will enjoy living in Gaithersburg, browse the homes listed on NewHomeSource. You may find your ideal home waiting for you.
