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Clarence Center, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Niagara County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
2,551 Population 1,129/sq mi density
$138,761 Median Income $76,073 per capita
$440,000 Home Value $561,498 Zillow
$1,427 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 246 sunny days/yr
152 Violent Crime/100K 1,552 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$138,761 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$440,000 home value, $1,427/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
60.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Clarence Center, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$138,761
85% above
$76,073 per capita
Home Value
$440,000
56% above
Zillow: $561,498
Median Rent
$1,427/mo
23% above
18.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
152/100K
60% below
1,552/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
78% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr

How Clarence Center Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Clarence Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
185%
Home Value
156%
Rent
123%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
178%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
40%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarence Center a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clarence Center residents earn a median household income of $138,761 , which is 85% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $76,073. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,950 business establishments, including 534 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clarence Center is $440,000 , 56% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $561,498. Median rent is $1,427/month, with 18.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.

Safety & Crime

Clarence Center reports 152 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 60% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,552/100K.

Education

60.0% of adults in Clarence Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clarence Center has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population2,551
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density1,129/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$138,761
Per Capita$76,073
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,570M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A+
Home Value$440,000
Rent$1,427
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$561,498
Housing Units1,145
Rent Burden18.3%

Crime

F
Violent152/100K
Property1,552/100K

Health

Obesity28.1%
Diabetes6.6%
Smoking8.7%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death9,535/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation641 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+60.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+31.8%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute28 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed175 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Clarence Center was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
4.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 534 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.