The Town FilesClarksburg, Maryland
Community in Montgomery County · population 29,051 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $679,400
- Household income
- $176,678
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 38.0
Clarksburg is a community of 29,051 people in Montgomery County, Maryland. The median home is worth $679,400, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). It ranks more upscale than 93% of Maryland towns, better for families than 77% of Maryland towns.
How Clarksburg ranks
Percentile among Maryland towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Maryland towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clarksburg is worth $679,400, above the typical Maryland town ($412,300). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $176,678, which is more affordable than 52% of Maryland towns. Median rent is $2,495 a month. 89.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clarksburg | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $679,400 | $412,300 |
| Median rent | $2,495 | $1,748 |
| Median household income | $176,678 | $108,677 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 89.9% | 77.3% |
| Median year built | 2010 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Clarksburg
| People | Clarksburg | Typical Maryland town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 40.2 |
| Age 65 and over | 9.5% | 16.4% |
| Under 18 | 29.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 69.0% | 39.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.8% | 7.1% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 40.6% | — |
| Work from home | 30.5% | 17.4% |
| Average commute | 34.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.4% | 94.3% |
Weather in Clarksburg
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 24.5°F. About 47.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.6 inches of snow (typical Maryland town: 15.9 in). Expect about 13 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 98 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clarksburg since 1950, compared with 18 for the typical Maryland town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on September 18, 2004 about 8.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 5, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.25 inches on June 2, 1998.
Severe weather in Montgomery County since 1996
Montgomery County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3634: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4491: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3430: Covid-19 |
| March 4, 2016 | Snowstorm | DR-4261: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| November 20, 2012 | Hurricane | DR-4091: Hurricane Sandy |
Jobs and pay in Montgomery County
Montgomery County had 462,298 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $94,473 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Clarksburg itself the ACS puts it at 4.4%.
Public schools in Clarksburg
8 public schools with 6,889 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarksburg High | 9-12 | 2,214 | 16.3 |
| Rocky Hill Middle | 6-8 | 1,041 | 15.3 |
| Hallie Wells Middle | 6-8 | 944 | 14.8 |
| Snowden Farm Elementary | PK-5 | 614 | 16.6 |
| Little Bennett Elementary | K-5 | 609 | 13.8 |
| Wilson Wims Elementary School | PK-5 | 521 | 13.7 |
| Cabin Branch Elementary | PK-4 | 498 | 14.6 |
| Clarksburg Elementary | K-5 | 448 | 13.2 |
Towns near Clarksburg
- Germantown, MD3.4 mi · 91,249 people · home $422,400
- Montgomery Village, MD4.0 mi · 34,893 people · home $388,900
- Damascus, MD5.0 mi · 17,224 people · home $528,400
- Flower Hill, MD5.8 mi · 14,108 people · home $463,500
- Gaithersburg, MD6.4 mi · 69,657 people · home $496,500
- Urbana, MD8.2 mi · 13,304 people · home $640,100
- Green Valley, MD8.3 mi · 12,643 people · home $594,300
- North Potomac, MD8.8 mi · 23,790 people · home $826,200
Clarksburg questions
Is Clarksburg, Maryland a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clarksburg scores better for retirees than 47% of Maryland towns and quieter than 40%. 9.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Clarksburg?
The median owner-occupied home in Clarksburg is valued at $679,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $176,678, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $2,495 a month.
What is the weather like in Clarksburg?
July highs average 84.3°F and January lows 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.9 inches of precipitation a year and 32.6 inches of snow.
Does Clarksburg get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clarksburg since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on September 18, 2004. The typical Maryland town has had 18.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)