At a Glance
Median Income
$43,105
$27,247 per capita
Home Value
$124,800
Zillow: $227,703
Median Rent
$792/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
183/100K
1,126/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
22.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
20.0% smoking rate
How Clare Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clare's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clare a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clare residents earn a median household income of $43,105 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,247. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 623 business establishments, including 75 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clare is $124,800 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,703. Median rent is $792/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Clare reports 183 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 52% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,126/100K.
Education
18.9% of adults in Clare hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clare has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,341
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density896/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$43,105
Per Capita$27,247
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty22.0%
County GDP$1,547M
Avg Weekly Wage$922
Housing
A+
Home Value$124,800
Rent$792
Ownership56.2%
Zillow$227,703
Housing Units1,637
Rent Burden28.0%
Crime
F
Violent183/100K
Property1,126/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death10,912/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain34.0 in/yr
Elevation833 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+13.6%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Clare was founded in 1870.
The median home in Clare was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.