Clarksville

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Clarksville, MD Area Guide

Delight in peaceful luxury between Baltimore and Washington, DC

Suburban Upscale Luxurious Historic Picturesque Peaceful Family-Friendly Convenient Commuter

Situated in south central Maryland, Clarksville is a tranquil suburb steeped in lush, natural beauty. Families in particular flock to Clarksville for its top-ranked public schools, stately homes, peaceful atmosphere, and close proximity to both Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Clarksville provides residents with a sense of small-town serenity along with quick access to metropolitan luxuries. Residents enjoy abundant shopping opportunities at the nearby Mall in Columbia and the Historic Savage Mill. Recreational opportunities abound at Middle Patuxent Environmental Area, Centennial Park, and Blandair Regional Park. Convenience to the Patuxent Freeway and Columbia Pike makes getting around from Clarksville simple.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$222,440

Average: $231,551

Education

6,727

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

6,741

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
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Median Age

45 Years

Largest Age Group

50-59 Years

Approximately 17% of Residents

Under 20

24%

Over 65

18%

Housing Distribution

Clarksville has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
8%
Non-Renters
92%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
54%
Other Education
46%

Getting Around

Somewhat Walkable

Walkability

30 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

40 / 100

Schools

Clarksville Elementary

Public

Grades K-5

581 Students

Pointers Run Elementary

Public

Grades PK-5

812 Students

Clarksville Middle

Public

Grades 6-8

649 Students

River Hill High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,424 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Brighton Dam's Azalea Garden
  • Pigtail Recreation Area
  • Clark's Elioak Farm
  • Browns Bridge Recreation Area
  • Oakley Cabin African American Museum

Airports

  • Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
  • Ronald Reagan Washington Ntl

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.