At a Glance
Median Income
$47,727
$16,503 per capita
Home Value
$117,500
Zillow: $211,082
Median Rent
$1,264/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
81.7% high school+
Unemployment
22.8%
17.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
19.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clarksburg a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clarksburg residents earn a median household income of $47,727 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,503. The unemployment rate stands at 22.8% (533% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,082 business establishments, including 84 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarksburg is $117,500 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $211,082. Median rent is $1,264/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
5.7% of adults in Clarksburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
81.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarksburg has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population543
Median Age28.0 yrs
Density3,394/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.0%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$47,727
Per Capita$16,503
Unemployment22.8%
Poverty17.8%
County GDP$2,578M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,096
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,500
Rent$1,264
Ownership45.8%
Zillow$211,082
Housing Units196
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death9,732/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.9 in/yr
Elevation771 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+81.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute28 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Clarksburg was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Rickenbacker International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.