Pros and Cons of Living in Clinton

Clinton's core trade-off pairs a real, historically significant identity and near-average crime against above-national home prices and property taxes.

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Pro: a real, nationally significant historic identity

Clinton's 1852 Surratt House and its documented role in the Lincoln-assassination aftermath give the community a genuinely distinct historic identity within this Maryland batch, still operating today as a public museum.

Pro: near-average crime, a real favorable contrast

Clinton's crime rate runs genuinely near-average for similarly sized communities per NeighborhoodScout -- a favorable contrast to some other Prince George's County Tier B markets in this batch.

Con: above-national home prices

Clinton's home values ($446,000-$464,000) run above the national median and above other Prince George's County Tier B markets in this dataset.

Con: an above-national-median property tax rate

Clinton's 1.45% effective property tax rate produces a median annual tax bill of $4,927 -- more than double the national median tax bill.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.