Neighborhood Spotlight
Clinton,
Maryland
A spacious and established Prince George's County community where quiet residential neighborhoods, generous homesites, convenient shopping, regional parks, and access to Washington, D.C. come together for a distinctly suburban lifestyle with room to breathe.
The Neighborhood
A spacious community with a strong suburban identity
Clinton is an established Prince George's County community located in southern Maryland, approximately 15 miles southeast of Washington, D.C. The area covers roughly 25 square miles and combines established residential neighborhoods with shopping corridors, schools, parks, and large areas of wooded and open land. The community was historically known as Surrattsville before taking the name Clinton after the Civil War.
Clinton's residential landscape is notably spacious, with detached single-family homes making up a large portion of the housing stock. Neighborhoods range from established subdivisions built during the second half of the twentieth century to newer developments, giving buyers a broad mix of home styles, lot sizes, floor plans, and price points.
Major transportation corridors including Branch Avenue, Woodyard Road, Old Branch Avenue, Piscataway Road, and the Capital Beltway provide connections throughout Prince George's County, Washington, D.C., Southern Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The community is primarily car-oriented, with current Walk Score data placing Clinton at 13 out of 100 overall.
Dining & Shopping
Everyday convenience along Clinton's major corridors
Clinton's shopping and dining scene is concentrated along Branch Avenue, Woodyard Road, Old Branch Avenue, and the surrounding commercial corridors. The Landing at Woodyard and nearby shopping centers provide grocery stores, retailers, restaurants, personal services, and other everyday necessities within the community.
The area also has a diverse selection of independent restaurants and casual dining options, from longtime neighborhood establishments to newer coffee shops and restaurants. Nearby Upper Marlboro, National Harbor, Waldorf, and Washington, D.C. expand the range of shopping, entertainment, and destination dining available within a reasonable drive.
Architecture & Character
Established neighborhoods, larger lots, and suburban variety
Clinton's housing stock reflects several decades of residential development. Buyers can find brick colonials, split-levels, Cape Cods, ranch-style homes, contemporary detached residences, townhomes, and newer construction throughout the community.
Many neighborhoods feature mature trees, larger yards, quiet residential streets, driveways, garages, and traditional suburban layouts. The combination of relatively generous homesites and proximity to Washington makes Clinton appealing to buyers looking for more space while remaining within the broader D.C. metropolitan area.
Why Buyers Love It
The Clinton Advantage
More Space
Clinton offers a wide selection of detached homes, established neighborhoods, and properties with larger yards, giving buyers opportunities for additional indoor and outdoor living space.
Residential Variety
From traditional colonials and split-levels to ranch homes, townhomes, and newer construction, Clinton offers a broad mix of housing styles and floor plans across its many neighborhoods.
Parks & Nature
Louise F. Cosca Regional Park provides Clinton residents with extensive recreational opportunities, including trails, natural areas, playgrounds, fishing, camping, and the Clearwater Nature Center.
Shopping & Dining
The Branch Avenue and Woodyard Road corridors provide convenient access to major shopping centers, grocery stores, restaurants, services, and everyday necessities close to home.
Established Community
Long-established neighborhoods, schools, parks, churches, local businesses, and community institutions give Clinton a strong residential identity within southern Prince George's County.
Regional Access
Branch Avenue, Route 5, Woodyard Road, the Capital Beltway, and nearby major routes provide connections toward Washington, D.C., National Harbor, Alexandria, Waldorf, and Southern Maryland.
What You Can Expect
Property Snapshot
Clinton's current housing market reflects a community dominated by detached single-family homes, with additional townhomes and other attached residences throughout the area. Redfin reports a median sale price of approximately $450,702 over the three months ending August 2026, with a median sale price of approximately $206 per square foot. Zillow's August 2026 data places the typical Clinton home value at approximately $438,585. Census data reports a median value of owner-occupied homes of $431,400 for 2020–2024. These measurements use different methodologies, so individual properties can vary substantially based on lot size, condition, renovations, neighborhood, age, and location.
Townhomes
$350K–$475K+
Townhomes and attached residences can provide a lower-maintenance entry into the Clinton market while maintaining convenient access to shopping, major roads, parks, and nearby employment centers.
Single-Family Homes
$400K–$600K+
Detached homes represent the core of Clinton's housing landscape, with colonials, split-levels, ranches, Cape Cods, and contemporary homes offering a wide range of layouts and lot sizes.
Larger & Updated Homes
$600K–$850K+
Larger lots, extensive renovations, newer construction, additional living space, and premium locations can push individual Clinton properties well above the community's median sale price.
Getting Around
Commute Times
Clinton is primarily a car-oriented community. Walk Score's current Clinton data gives the area a Walk Score of 13, a Transit Score of 5, and a Bike Score of 24, reflecting the area's suburban street network and dependence on automobiles for most daily errands. Actual drive times vary substantially depending on traffic, time of day, and the specific starting point within Clinton.
Schools
Prince George's County Public Schools
Clinton is served by Prince George's County Public Schools, with school assignments determined by the student's exact residential address. Schools serving portions of the Clinton area include James Ryder Randall Elementary School, Clinton Grove Elementary School, Stephen Decatur Middle School, James Madison Middle School, Surrattsville High School, and Frederick Douglass High School. Buyers should always verify the current school assignment for a specific property before making a decision, as attendance boundaries can vary by address.
Could Clinton Be Home?
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