The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 21029 sells for about $1,035,000, or $268 per square foot.
Prices are up +5.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 33 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $3,200 a month.
ZIP 21029 — Clarksville
The Clarksville housing market remains highly competitive, characterized by high median home values and low inventory levels. Strong demand from affluent buyers, driven by the area's top-tier school system and suburban appeal, continues to support price growth despite broader economic fluctuations. Market conditions are stable, with homes selling relatively quickly in a low-vacancy environment.
This ZIP is ideal for affluent families and professionals seeking high-quality schools, spacious suburban living, and a quiet environment within commuting distance of major regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 5.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 33 days on market with 4.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.8% · poverty 2.1% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 21029, Howard County MD
Clarksville is generally considered a safe, low-crime community, consistently ranking well below national and state averages for both violent and property crime rates.
The area is served by the highly-rated Howard County Public School System, with local schools frequently recognized for academic excellence and high performance metrics.
The region faces moderate risks related to severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas, with standard insurance coverage typically sufficient for most residential properties.
Clarksville maintains a stable, affluent suburban character with limited large-scale commercial development, benefiting from proximity to major employment hubs in Columbia and the Baltimore-Washington corridor.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Maryland) — Maryland Real Property Assessment and Taxation: Property is assessed at its phased-in use value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the applicable state and local tax rates.
Residents primarily rely on personal vehicles for commuting, with access to MD-32 and US-29 providing connections to major employment centers in Columbia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
The area features extensive green space, including access to the Middle Patuxent Environmental Area and various community parks, golf courses, and local shopping centers in nearby Columbia.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand, with a limited supply of single-family rentals and minimal short-term rental activity.
The local economy is anchored by professional services, healthcare, and government contracting, with significant employment opportunities in the nearby Columbia business district.
Transportation is heavily automobile-dependent, though the area is served by regional highway corridors including MD-32 and US-29.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and the maintenance of existing commercial centers, with no major large-scale projects currently approved.
The Howard County Department of Assessments and Taxation conducts triennial reassessments of all real property to determine taxable value.
Parcels are subject to Howard County property taxes and may fall within specific school and fire/rescue service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though homeowners in flood-prone areas near the Patuxent River may require supplemental flood insurance.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles and Data Commons.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A large nature preserve offering extensive hiking trails and wildlife observation.
A premier public golf course located in nearby Columbia serving the area.
A sustainable mixed-use development featuring local dining and boutique retail.
Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the prior refresh cycle (within 12.5%).