Clarence Center, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Niagara County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
2,551 Population 1,129/sq mi density
$138,761 Median Income $76,073 per capita
$440,000 Home Value $597,787 Zillow
$1,427 Median Rent 18.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$138,761 median income, 4.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$440,000 home value, $1,427/mo rent
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: $597,787
Median Rent
$1,427/mo
23% above
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
60.0%
78% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
31% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.1%
12% below
8.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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
131%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarence Center a Good Place to Live?

A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
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 4.7% (31% above 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 $597,787. 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.

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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population2,551
Median Age50.5 yrs
Density1,129/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born4.3%
Veterans3.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$138,761
Per Capita$76,073
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,570M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,071

Housing

A+
Home Value$440,000
Rent$1,427
Ownership90.9%
Zillow$597,787
Housing Units1,145
Rent Burden18.3%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI34 (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.
3.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 175 Mbps.
There are 534 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 25 fatal vehicle crashes.