What are the schools like in Clarksburg, MD?

Clarksburg is served primarily by Montgomery County Public Schools. The district operates 138 elementary schools, 40 middle schools, and 29 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Clarksburg?

The median household income in Clarksburg, MD is $165,551 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Clarksburg, MD?

Clarksburg has an average high temperature of 39.1°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Clarksburg, MD affordable or expensive?

Clarksburg's cost of living index is 109, where 100 represents the national average. This means Clarksburg is 9% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $604,000 and the median rent is $2,219 per month.

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

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

Is Clarksburg, MD a Good Place to Live?

Clarksburg is a small city of 28,337 in Maryland, with a median household income of $165,551 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 109 (US average = 100), which is 9% above the national average.

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

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

All Clarksburg 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: 108.6

Clarksburg's overall cost of living index is 108.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Clarksburg costs roughly 9% more than the average American city.

Metric	Clarksburg, MD	National Avg
Median Home Value	$604,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,219	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$165,551	$74,755

Crime & Safety

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

Schools & Education

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

Metric	Clarksburg, MD	National Avg
School District	Montgomery County Public Schools	—
Elementary Schools	138	—
Middle Schools	40	—
High Schools	29	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	67.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Clarksburg sees average highs of 39.1°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 47.5 inches of annual precipitation and 32.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Clarksburg, MD
Average High — January	39.1°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	47.5"
Annual Snowfall	32.6"

Demographics

Metric	Clarksburg, MD	National Avg
Population	28,337	—
Median Age	37.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	30.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.2%	18.9%
Asian	40.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.6%	22.2%
65 and over	8.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Clarksburg

Clarksburg, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code:

20871

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarksburg, MD affordable or expensive?

Clarksburg's cost of living index is 109, where 100 is the national average. That puts Clarksburg roughly 9% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $604,000 and median rent is $2,219/month.

What is the crime rate in Clarksburg, MD?

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

What are the schools like in Clarksburg?

Public schools in Clarksburg are operated by Montgomery County Public Schools. The district has 138 elementary, 40 middle, and 29 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 67.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Clarksburg, MD a good place to live?

Clarksburg, MD has a population of 28,337, a median household income of $165,551, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. 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 Clarksburg?

Clarksburg averages 39.1°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.5 inches with about 32.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Clarksburg?

Clarksburg, MD is covered by 1 ZIP code: 20871.

What is the population of Clarksburg?

The population of Clarksburg, Maryland is 28,337 with a median age of 37.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Clarksburg?

Key numbers for living in Clarksburg: cost of living index 109 (100 = US average), median home $604,000, median household income $165,551, schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clarksburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.