Baltimore metro, MD relocation guide
Moving to Clarksville, MD
About Clarksville
Clarksville is an unincorporated community in Howard County, Maryland; the second highest-earning county in the United States according to the US Census Bureau. The community is named for William Clark, a farmer who owned much of the land on which the community now lies and served as a postal stop that opened on the 4th of July 1851. Montrose and Richland Farm are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.

Home prices in Clarksville
The median list in Clarksville is $1,075,000.
Commuting from Clarksville
- MARC Camden Line serves Dorsey, Jessup, and Savage (per Wikipedia MARC station pages); Camden Line runs Baltimore Camden Station–Washington Union Station.
- MARC Penn Line is reachable just over the county line at BWI Rail Station and Odenton (Anne Arundel County).
- Highways: US-29, I-95, MD-32, MD-100.
- Approximate drive to downtown Baltimore: ~20–35 minutes; to downtown Washington, D.C.: ~30–45 minutes (longer at peak). MARC Camden Line Savage–Union Station is roughly 45–55 minutes (approximate).
Schools in Clarksville
Public schools: Howard County Public School System. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Clarksville FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Clarksville, MD?
The median list in Clarksville is $1,075,000. Median listing price · Sep 2026 - How is the commute from Clarksville, MD?
MARC Camden Line serves Dorsey, Jessup, and Savage (per Wikipedia MARC station pages); Camden Line runs Baltimore Camden Station–Washington Union Station. - Which school district serves Clarksville, MD?
Clarksville is served by Howard County Public School System. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
Transit
Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.