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Clarksville, MD vs Dayton, MD

Two popular suburbs of Baltimore / DC, side by side. Here's how they compare on the metrics that matter most to families.

School rating
10/10
10/10
Commute to Baltimore / DC
35 min
38 min
Median home price
$950K
$1.1M
Annual property tax
$11K
$12K
Walk score
35
12
Density
suburban
exurban

Summary: Clarksville, MD leads in 4 of 6 metrics. It edges out on commute to baltimore / dc, median home price, annual property tax, walk score. The best choice depends on your family's priorities.

Character & vibe

Clarksville, MD

Howard County's far-W upscale suburb — River Hill High (top MD), Clarksville Commons, and detached single-family estates on multi-acre lots.

community

Dayton, MD

Howard County's central-W ultra-upscale rural exurb — Glenelg Country School, Triadelphia Reservoir, and 5+ acre estate lots.

communitynature

Who should pick which?

Pick Clarksville, MD if you...

  • ·Want the shortest commute to Baltimore / DC
  • ·Need to keep your home budget in check
  • ·Value walkability and a pedestrian-friendly downtown
  • ·Want lower annual property taxes

Pick Dayton, MD if you...

  • ·Want more space and a quieter pace
  • ·Drawn to the community character

Still deciding?

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