Maryland suburb with quick access to military, government jobs
After living in Clinton for nearly a decade, Tina Marie Marshall can recognize when a plane flying overhead is Air Force One, bound for its home directly north of Clinton at Joint Base Andrews. “If you look up, you might see that blue and white stripe landing,” says Marshall, broker and owner of MD Prime Realty Co. "It’s just another day." Joint Base Andrews has been the home of the president’s plane since the ‘60s, but that’s just a fraction of what happens at the military base, where more than 10,000 people work. Public-sector jobs at the base draw many residents to Clinton, as do government employers 20 miles away in Washington. In fact, just over a third of people in the unincorporated Maryland community work for the local, state or federal government. Many homebuyers come for a short-term stint at Joint Base Andrews, buy a home due to the attractive prices and end up sticking around for a long time, Marshall says.
Nestled up against the Washington Beltway you commute is a simple one from Camp Springs.
Well-manicured lawns are a frequent sight in the Clinton neighborhood.
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Living near the home of Air Force One
Of course, not everyone moving to Clinton is attracted by public-sector jobs. Marshall, a lifelong resident of Prince George’s County, moved from Upper Marlboro to Clinton when she decided she wanted a larger home for her growing family. “I was looking at the prices in Upper Marlboro, and townhouses there cost more than my single-family home in Clinton at the time.” The median single-family price of $450,000 is in line with the countywide median price. However, it’s cheaper than nearby communities such as Upper Marlboro, Rosaryville and Windbrook, where the median single-family price is $500,000 or more. Detached single-family homes are most common in Clinton, with split-levels, ranch-style houses and Colonial Revivals along winding subdivision streets. Meanwhile, developers are building new townhouses on the north side of the community, typically selling in the $400,000s.
Aircraft noise from Joint Base Andrews is typically loudest immediately north of the base or south of it, which includes parts of Clinton. However, Marshall doesn’t have any issues with the occasional noise. “I’m a plane enthusiast,” Marshall says. “I love seeing the jets from my backyard.” When the president or other elected officials and dignitaries land at Joint Base Andrews, the Secret Service temporarily blocks traffic routes, but “it’s so seamless you don’t even notice,” Marshall adds. “It’s not a huge interruption to your life.”
You can find newer townhouses around Clinton.
Joint Base Andrews in Clinton has been the home of the president’s plane since the ‘60s.
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Indoor and outdoor fun at Cosca Regional Park
Highways, shopping centers and subdivisions fill the center of Clinton, while parks follow the creeks that flow on the community’s periphery. One of the largest is Cosca Regional Park, where the Cosca Tennis Bubble hosts year-round indoor matches, and Clearwater Nature Center houses eagles, owls and lizards in a mix of indoor and outdoor exhibits. A museum near the center of Clinton guides visitors through the Surratt House, an 1850s home where John Wilkes Booth stopped to gather supplies after he assassinated Abraham Lincoln in Washington. The owner, Mary Surratt, was convicted of aiding Booth and became the first woman executed by the U.S. government. North of the museum, military members can bring civilian guests to play either of the two 18-hole golf courses at The Courses at Andrews. Plus, Clinton is also within 20 miles of Washington’s museums and parks.
Louise F. Cosca Park features a boat ramp for visitors to take their boats out on a nice day.
Come to Louise F Cosca Regional Park's Skatepark to show off or just to practice.
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Media production, military science programs at Surrattsville High
Prince George’s County Public Schools is Maryland’s second-largest school district, receiving a C-plus from Niche. The district offers a robust list of career-focused curriculum pathways and technical education courses at its high schools. For example, Surrattsville High in Clinton has programs that introduce students to topics such as interactive media production, child development and military science.
Stephen Decatur Middle School offers Clinton students an academically enriching environment.
High school students in Clinton can attend Surrattsville High School.
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Family farm still growing after nearly 150 years
On the west end of Clinton, Miller Farms produces fruits and vegetables on its 270-acre property. The Miller family established the farm in 1879, and today it offers hayrides in the fall, allows visitors to pick strawberries in the summer and sells butterflake rolls from its bakery year-round. Most retail clusters in the community’s shopping centers along Route 5. They contain big-box stores and supermarkets, along with several casual barbecue restaurants. Tanger National Harbor outlet mall houses 80 stores about 10 miles away.
Residents of Clinton can visit Miller Farms and get fresh produce products.
Clinton has many grocery stores including Shoppers, among others.
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Some risk from floods and tornadoes
The region experiences all four seasons, from hot summers to chilly winters with only light snowfall. Clinton’s many creeks create small flood zones, so homebuyers may want to research flood risks and insurance options. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes in Prince George’s County as “relatively high," but they are generally low-strength and don’t do much damage. An exception was a 2001 tornado that killed two people and caused $100 million in damage across the county.
The many rivers and creeks in Clinton can create flood zones throughout the city.
Homeowners in Clinton are encourages to review insurance options to protect their property.
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Property crimes increase in Prince George’s County
Clinton has no readily available crime statistics because it is served by the Prince George’s County Police Department rather than a local force. FBI data shows the county’s 2023 violent crime rate was below state and national rates, but the county’s property crime rate was higher. The number of property crimes reported in Prince George’s County rose significantly between 2022 and 2023, with theft and vandalism accounting for more than half of the incidents, according to the Maryland Department of State Police.
Route 5 connects to Capital Beltway, Washington
Maryland Route 5 runs through Clinton, from MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center on the south end of the community to the Coventry Plaza shopping center on the north side. Route 5 continues north to Interstate 495, also known as the Capital Beltway. People can catch TheBus, the county’s transit system, at a park-and-ride lot, taking it 7 miles south to a shopping center in Brandywine or 5 miles north to the Branch Avenue Metro station. Trains leaving the station follow the Green Line, reaching the heart of Washington in about 30 minutes. Clinton sits roughly 20 miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Washington Dulles International Airport is 40 miles away and offers a wider selection of international flights.
Andrew MacPherson is an established real estate professional with over 35 years experience in the industry. He started his career with Equity Trades Realty and soon moved to co-owning Century 21 Trademark Realty, a partnership he successfully managed and operated for 15 years. In 1996, he joined W.F. Chesley Real Estate as managing partner, where he currently oversees the real estate brokerage operations and handles the sales and management of residential and commercial properties in the Washington–Baltimore metropolitan area. Mr. MacPherson holds a B.S. degree in Accounting and Business from the University of Maryland, College Park.
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