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Clarksburg Maryland

William McCord
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Living in Clarksburg Maryland can offer many of the things a lot of people are looking for in this ever changing society.

Quick Facts about Clarksburg Maryland:

  1. It has a population of roughly 23,500 people

  2. More than 85% home owners

  3. Diverse population in every meaning of the word

  4. Low unemployment rate

  5. niche.com has Clarksburg rated as one of their best places to live and buy

Location & Access:

Clarksburg, MD is located about 30 miles North of DC in the northern portion of Montgomery County. It is sandwiched between Damascus to the east, Germantown to the south, Barnesville to the west and Urbana being north or Clarksburg. Exit 18 off of I-270 will put you in the heart of town with the premium outlets to the west and Clarksburg Village Center to the east.

Dining:

There are some good places to eat in clarksburg as well. GrillMarx is a great option for those looking for a steakhouse meal. They offer more than just beef, you can also order from the raw bar if that’s your speed. Red Bowl Sushi is a good spot for Asian food. Clarksburg Tavern if you’re looking for beers, a burger and fries.

Schools:

Clarksburg High School is located right in the middle of town on 355. Depending on where you live you may be assigned to a local HS in Germantown or Gaithersburg.

Shopping:

If you are looking for clothing and retail shopping you’ve come to the right place. Clarksburg is the home of the Premium Outlets. You can find most of your favorite brand names and designer shops in the 90+ store mall. For the typical day-to-day errands and necessities you have Clarksburg Village Center. You can do your grocery shopping at the Harris Teeter, do your banking and find other professional services, liquor store, veterinarian, gas station, convenience store and so many other places.

Recreation:

Little Bennett Park (has campground), Black Hill Regional Park, Ridge Road Recreation Park. Butler’s Orchard is technically in Germantown but their is lots to do and it is basically on the edge of town.

Clarksburg Maryland is a great place to consider if you are looking for a small piece of suburbia within the DC Metro. It’s got easy access to the entire DMV, numerous dining options, shopping and plenty of space for fun outdoor activities with the local parks in Clarksburg.

For information on the real estate market in Clarksburg Maryland click HERE.