Clear Spring, MD

Full City Profile · Maryland · Washington County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
394 Population 3,283/sq mi density
$59,250 Median Income $30,084 per capita
$146,300 Home Value $368,693 Zillow
$1,182 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,250 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$146,300 home value, $1,182/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Clear Spring, MD

At a Glance

Median Income
$59,250
21% below
$30,084 per capita
Home Value
$146,300
48% below
Zillow: $368,693
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
2% above
24.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.3%
55% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
8% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Clear Spring Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
79%
Home Value
52%
Rent
102%
Poverty
52%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clear Spring a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clear Spring residents earn a median household income of $59,250 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,084. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,704 business establishments, including 333 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clear Spring is $146,300 , 48% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,693. Median rent is $1,182/month, with 24.3% 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 1938.

Education

15.3% of adults in Clear Spring hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clear Spring has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population394
Median Age33.4 yrs
Density3,283/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born6.1%
Veterans8.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$59,250
Per Capita$30,084
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$9,961M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,120

Housing

A+
Home Value$146,300
Rent$1,182
Ownership51.8%
Zillow$368,693
Housing Units195
Rent Burden24.3%

Health

Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,710/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation545 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+8.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.3%
Internet Speed47 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

Clear Spring was founded in 1836.
The median home in Clear Spring was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Hagerstown Regional/Richard A Henson Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 333 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.