Median home value in zip code 20879 (Gaithersburg, MD) is $442,167, down 0.7% year over year. Part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area.

Home Value$442,167

YoY Change

-0.7%

Prices falling — better for buyers.

Affordability

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Income (annual)

Down Payment

$88,433 on $442,167

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Out of reach43% of income

Need $115,286/yr to afford.

PITI$2,690

P/I43%

Afford$288K

Gap-$155K

P&I $2,236Tax $321Ins $133

6.50% 30yr, 20% down, county tax + MD ins. 28% per HUD.

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Metro Analysis

20879 is part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metropolitan area. See full stress scores, crash risk, early warning signals, and 12-month price forecast for the metro.

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