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Clarksburg, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Montgomery County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
29,246 Population 3,034/sq mi density
$178,641 Median Income $58,788 per capita
$646,200 Home Value $632,579 Zillow
$2,298 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
430 Violent Crime/100K 2,314 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$178,641 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$646,200 home value, $2,298/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
68.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Clarksburg, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$178,641
138% above
$58,788 per capita
Home Value
$646,200
129% above
Zillow: $632,579
Median Rent
$2,298/mo
98% above
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
430/100K
13% above
2,314/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.2%
102% above
94.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.9%
32% below
6.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Clarksburg Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clarksburg's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
238%
Home Value
229%
Rent
198%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
202%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
113%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarksburg a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clarksburg residents earn a median household income of $178,641 , which is 138% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $58,788. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 35,443 business establishments, including 1,941 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clarksburg is $646,200 , 129% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $632,579. Median rent is $2,298/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2009.

Safety & Crime

Clarksburg reports 430 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 13% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,314/100K.

Education

68.2% of adults in Clarksburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (102% above the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clarksburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population29,246
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density3,034/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$178,641
Per Capita$58,788
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$117,390M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,817

Housing

A+
Home Value$646,200
Rent$2,298
Ownership87.3%
Zillow$632,579
Housing Units8,941
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent430/100K
Property2,314/100K

Health

Obesity21.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking6.0%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation526 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+68.2%
High School+94.2%
Graduate+32.1%
School Score6.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute34 min
Broadband98.4%
Internet Speed256 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries22

Did You Know?

The median home in Clarksburg was built in 2009.
28.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Washington Dulles International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 256 Mbps.
There are 1,941 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.