What are the schools like in Gambrills, MD?

Gambrills is served primarily by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The district operates 82 elementary schools, 19 middle schools, and 19 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Gambrills?

The median household income in Gambrills, MD is $146,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

What is the weather like in Gambrills, MD?

Gambrills has an average high temperature of 43.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 19.3 inches.

Gambrills, MD Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Gambrills, MD affordable or expensive?

Gambrills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Gambrills is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $551,800 and the median rent is $1,875 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Gambrills, MD?

Crime rate data for Gambrills is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Gambrills, MD a Good Place to Live?

Gambrills is a small town of 3,111 in Maryland, with a median household income of $146,875 and a 2.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Gambrills stands out for solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. Whether Gambrills is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Gambrills city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.7

Gambrills's overall cost of living index is 102.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Gambrills costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Gambrills, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$551,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,875	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$146,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Gambrills is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Gambrills is served primarily by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Gambrills, MD	National Avg
School District	Anne Arundel County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	82	—
Middle Schools	19	—
High Schools	19	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Gambrills sees average highs of 43.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 47.6 inches of annual precipitation and 19.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Gambrills, MD
Average High — January	43.2°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	47.6"
Annual Snowfall	19.3"

Demographics

Metric	Gambrills, MD	National Avg
Population	3,111	—
Median Age	42.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.1%	18.9%
Asian	3.2%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.0%	16.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gambrills, MD affordable or expensive?

Gambrills's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Gambrills roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $551,800 and median rent is $1,875/month.

What is the crime rate in Gambrills, MD?

Crime data for Gambrills is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Gambrills?

Public schools in Gambrills are operated by Anne Arundel County Public Schools. The district has 82 elementary, 19 middle, and 19 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Gambrills, MD a good place to live?

Gambrills, MD has a population of 3,111, a median household income of $146,875, and an unemployment rate of 2.0%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Gambrills?

Gambrills averages 43.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.6 inches with about 19.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Gambrills?

The population of Gambrills, Maryland is 3,111 with a median age of 42.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Gambrills?

Key numbers for living in Gambrills: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $551,800, median household income $146,875, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Gambrills side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.