salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.6 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 34.4 minutes each way. Most homes (89.9%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 69% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $105,000 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Maryland cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Maryland. It is number 167 of 200 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Clarksburg?
Share of households by yearly income. 64.7% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Clarksburg
| Size | Clarksburg | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $2,322 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $3,098 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,111 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Clarksburg overall?
Everyday prices in Maryland overall are 5% above the U.S. average (index 105.0, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Clarksburg, so the Maryland figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Clarksburg
Life in Clarksburg
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Clarksburg?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,089 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $679,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $67,940 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Clarksburg, MD?
Renting in Clarksburg costs a median of about $2,625 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Maryland median is $2,010.
How much do I need to make to live in Clarksburg?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $105,000 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Clarksburg cheap or expensive?
Clarksburg is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.5% of the typical household income of $190,547. It ranks 167th cheapest of 200 Maryland cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Clarksburg?
The median homeowner in Clarksburg pays $5,517 a year in property taxes, about 0.81% of the median home value.
Is Clarksburg more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Maryland are 5% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Clarksburg?
The median home value in Clarksburg is $679,400, about 3.6 times the typical yearly household income.
30,487 people live in Clarksburg. Numbers are typical (middle) values.