Gaithersburg, MD
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$209 Avg asking sale price
$255 Avg asking lease rate
31,963 SF Avg unit lease size
20,706 SF Avg building size for sale
8.79% Average cap rate

Gaithersburg's Demographic Profile

Gaithersburg has 25,983 households and a median income of $101,845, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A 0% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 69,785
# Households 25,983
Median age 39
Median household income $101,845
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 13,404
5-year population change 0%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Gaithersburg $201 8,914 SF 8.79%
Germantown $218 6,612 SF 8.79%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Gaithersburg $299 44,123 SF
Germantown $243 32,510 SF
North Potomac $321 61,150 SF
Rockville $1,004 3,634 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Germantown $174 61,334 SF 6.44%
Rockville $174 61,334 SF 6.44%
Damascus $229 4,369 SF 7.41%
Clarksburg $174 61,334 SF 6.44%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Gaithersburg

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Cavanaugh Family, LLC

Gaithersburg, MD 20882

  • 7.55 AC Lot
  • 1 Residential Income Lot
  • $600,000
For Sale

The Goddard School

Gaithersburg, MD 20878

  • 26,068 SF Office Building
  • $859,000
For Sale

200 Professional Dr

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

  • 62,044 SF Office Building
  • $9,500,000
For Sale

Chestnut Court Condominium

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

  • 11,251 SF Office Building
  • $680,000
For Sale

Montgomery Professional Park

Gaithersburg, MD 20879

  • 47,312 SF Office Building
  • $160,000
For Sale

8501-8585 Atlas Dr

Gaithersburg, MD 20877

  • 90,402 SF Industrial Building
  • $2,000,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Gaithersburg pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Gaithersburg $209 20,706 SF
Montgomery Village $186 3,032 SF
Derwood $261 2,412 SF
Germantown $218 16,859 SF
North Potomac $293 57,017 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Gaithersburg alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Gaithersburg or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Montgomery Village 34,854 11,619 38 $86,028 3 4,020 -1%
Derwood 2,400 910 43 $69,555 3 352 -4%
Germantown 87,324 30,542 39 $104,569 3 11,552 -2%
North Potomac 23,033 7,777 47 $174,264 3 1,496 -2%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Gaithersburg, MD and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Gaithersburg

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Is Gaithersburg a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Gaithersburg offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Gaithersburg?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Gaithersburg. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Gaithersburg?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Gaithersburg. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Gaithersburg compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Gaithersburg. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Gaithersburg acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Gaithersburg, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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