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Living in Montgomery County, MD
NIST headquarters is located in Gaithersburg, Maryland, which is a part of Montgomery County, Maryland. Located approximately 25 miles north of Washington, D.C., there are so many benefits to living outside our nation's capital - from historical highlights such as the monuments, to a rich cultural presence, professional sports teams, and an endless supply of activities.
| Gaithersburg, MD | Germantown, MD | Rockville, MD | Frederick, MD | |
| Distance from NIST | N/A | 5.5 miles NW | 6 miles SE | 23 miles NW |
Climate
- Average yearly temperature: 54.6 degrees F
- Hottest month: July
- Coolest month: January
- Average annual snowfall: 18.71 inches
Commuting
- Average commute time: 34.5 minutes
- Commuting in Montgomery County, MD: https://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/dot-dir/CommTravelOptions.html
- To find out more about tourism in D.C., visit: https://washington.org/
- Montgomery College: https://www.montgomerycollege.edu/
Tourism
- To find out about Maryland tourism, visit: http://www.visitmaryland.org/Pages/MarylandHome.aspx
Schools
- Montgomery County Public Schools: http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/
Cost of Living
To get a better sense of what the cost of living in Maryland might be for you, check out the cost of living calculator at Payscale.com.
More about Living in Montgomery County, MD
- You Tube Video - Montgomery County, Maryland: The best place to live, work, and play - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1J3VaPm0h4
- Visit Montgomery County, MD – Relocation Information - https://visitmontgomery.com/resources/relocation/
- Newcomer Resources: http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/Resident/newcomers.html
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