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Living in
Clarksburg.
Clarksburg is an unincorporated community in Montgomery County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Clarksburg
The median household income here tops $178,000, unemployment is low at 3.7%, and the area draws a lot of tech and professional workers thanks to its position along the I-270 corridor. What you're actually buying into is a family-heavy community; 56% of households have kids, schools are popular enough that the area has had to cap new residential permits, and the median home value hovers around $679,000. The demographic makeup is notably diverse, with large Asian, White, African-American, and Latino communities living together.
Clarksburg at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Foreign-Born
40.6%
Broadband Internet
96.4%
of households
Median household income
Demographics40.6% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Clarksburg: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Clarksburg, the largest foreign-born group is from India (26.0%), and 12.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
29.0%
of residents
65 and Older
9.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
51.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
11.1%
of households
Married Couples
68.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.23
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 46% above MD average
Rent, home values, and income in Clarksburg
In Clarksburg, rent runs 46% above the MD average, and home values are 62% above the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,517
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
89.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2010
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $624,427 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Clarksburg and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Montgomery County, which includes Clarksburg, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Clarksburg: Montgomery County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Montgomery County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Clarksburg is about 3% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Clarksburg Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro area
Commute34.4 min avg
How Clarksburg residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Clarksburg, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 39% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 23 mi
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Major hub13.9M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 49% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Montgomery County Police Department, which covers Clarksburg, runs 49% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
167.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,571.4
per 100,000 residents
About average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Montgomery County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 29 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
91.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Montgomery County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Montgomery County, which includes Clarksburg, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 29 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29 | Winter Weather | $1.4M |
| 2024 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.7M |
| 2023 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12.9M |
| 2022 | 39 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.6M |
| 2021 | 48 | Thunderstorm Wind | $4.8M |
| 2020 | 53 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.9M |
| 2019 | 56 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2018 | 48 | Flood | $100 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Clarksburg is about 3% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Montgomery County, which includes Clarksburg, is typically good — 299 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
299
per year
Moderate Days
61
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Montgomery County, county-wide
Clarksburg is about 3% of Montgomery County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Clarksburg has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
42°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.5"
Annual Snowfall
32.6"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
98
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
137
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 25°F | 3.41" |
| Feb | 43°F | 26°F | 2.98" |
| Mar | 52°F | 33°F | 4.04" |
| Apr | 64°F | 43°F | 3.62" |
| May | 73°F | 53°F | 4.35" |
| Jun | 80°F | 62°F | 4.67" |
| Jul | 84°F | 66°F | 4.49" |
| Aug | 83°F | 65°F | 4.18" |
| Sep | 76°F | 58°F | 4.76" |
| Oct | 65°F | 47°F | 4.01" |
| Nov | 53°F | 36°F | 3.49" |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 3.89" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Clarksburg
Uninsured
3.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Clarksburg's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.6 mi away · Germantown
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Rockville
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.7 mi away · Olney
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Clarksburg
Clarksburg's student/teacher ratio is 15.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 69.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
69.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Clarksburg (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 13,773 students · in-state tuition $5,394 · 23% graduate · median earnings $55,378 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Monocacy National Battlefield, 12 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Clarksburg
Clarksburg has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Monocacy National Battlefield (12 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Monocacy National Battlefield
National Battlefield
12 mi awayChesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park
National Historical Park
16 mi awayPotomac Heritage National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
16 mi awayGreat Falls Park
Park
17 mi awayClara Barton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
19 mi awayGeorge Washington Memorial Parkway
Memorial Parkway
19 mi awayGlen Echo Park
Park
19 mi awayWolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts
National Park Site
20 mi awayCities Near Clarksburg
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Clarksburg?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Clarksburg FAQ
Is Clarksburg, Maryland affordable?⌄
Clarksburg's median rent is $2,495/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $176,678/year. Median home value is $679,400.
Is Clarksburg, Maryland safe?⌄
Clarksburg is policed by the Montgomery County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 167 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1571 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Clarksburg, Maryland?⌄
Montgomery County, which includes Clarksburg, has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Clarksburg, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Clarksburg is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,495/month and median household income is $176,678/year. The median home value is $679,400. About 48% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Clarksburg, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Clarksburg is 34 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from