Market Overview
Gaithersburg's median sold price is $515K with homes averaging 34 days on market; Severn is at $510K and 36 days (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Gaithersburg is pricier ($515K median vs $510K), a difference of about $5K. Gaithersburg moves faster, with homes averaging 34 days on market compared to 36 in Severn. Severn offers a lower entry point at $200K–$750K.
Gaithersburg
MD
Severn
MD
Median Sold Price
12 months through Aug 2026
$515K
$510K
Avg Days on Market
12 months through Aug 2026
34 days
36 days
Price Range
$175K–$1.2M
$200K–$750K
Notable Neighborhoods
Kentlands, Lakelands, Quince Orchard, Washington Square
Severn Run, Meade Village, Piney Orchard, Arundel Mills
Schools
Gaithersburg has a 76% average SOL pass rate; Severn has 77% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Gaithersburg include Quince Orchard High School and Gaithersburg High School; in Severn, Meade High School and Old Mill High School. See Gaithersburg schools | See Severn schools
Gaithersburg
MD
Severn
MD
Avg Pass Rate
76%
77%
Public schools
Quince Orchard High School, Gaithersburg High School, Ridgeview Middle School
Meade High School, Old Mill High School, Severn River Middle School
These are district-wide assessment results. Verify current school assignments, boundaries, and programs with each local district for a specific address.
Commute
Gaithersburg is closer to downtown at ~35 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Gaithersburg has 1 Metro station, including Shady Grove on the Red line. Major highway access: Gaithersburg (I-270, I-370, Rt 355), Severn (I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3).
Gaithersburg
MD
Severn
MD
Drive to Downtown
~35 min
~40 min
Metro Stations
1 Metro station (nearest: Shady Grove)
No Metro access
Metro Lines
Red
N/A
Major Highways
I-270, I-370, Rt 355, Rt 28
I-97, Rt 32, Rt 3
Commuter Rail
MARC (Brunswick Line)
None
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gaithersburg or Severn more affordable?
Severn is more affordable with a median sold price of $510K, compared to $515K in Gaithersburg (12-month settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026). Both cities offer a wide range of housing options, from condos and townhomes to single-family homes. Gaithersburg prices range from $175K–$1.2M. Severn prices range from $200K–$750K.
What are the public-school pass rates in Gaithersburg and Severn?
Gaithersburg public schools have a 76% average SOL pass rate; Severn has 77% (2024 state assessment data). Public schools in Gaithersburg include Quince Orchard High School and Gaithersburg High School; in Severn, Meade High School and Old Mill High School. Pass rates reflect district-wide assessment results; check the specific assigned schools for any address.
Which is easier to commute from, Gaithersburg or Severn?
Gaithersburg has the shorter commute to downtown at ~35 minutes vs ~40 minutes. Gaithersburg has Metro access (Shady Grove). Severn has no direct Metro access.
How do Gaithersburg and Severn compare?
Gaithersburg is a diverse city along the I-270 corridor in Montgomery County. Severn is a growing community in Anne Arundel County near Fort Meade and the NSA, with access to Baltimore and D. The right choice depends on your priorities: budget, commute length, home types, and neighborhood feel. smover lets you compare agent profiles and available transaction records in either city.
Median sold prices and days on market are 12-month aggregates of settled sales in smover's records, through Aug 2026. School data from Virginia DOE, Maryland MSDE, and DC OSSE public reports. Property tax rates from Virginia Dept. of Taxation (2024). Walkability scores from Walk Score (2024). Crime data from FBI UCR and Virginia State Police (2023). Commute times are approximate rush-hour estimates. Updated September 2026.