Clare, MI

Clare, MI

At a Glance

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)

Is Clare a Good Place to Live?

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 3.5% (3% below 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 $211,927. 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 327 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,274/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

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