At a Glance
Median Income
$40,313
$18,552 per capita
Home Value
$94,200
Zillow: $182,275
Median Rent
$994/mo
41.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.0%
82.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
36.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.5%
19.2% smoking rate
How Clarence Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clarence's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clarence a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clarence residents earn a median household income of $40,313 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,552. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 36.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,053 business establishments, including 103 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarence is $94,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,275. Median rent is $994/month, with 41.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
2.0% of adults in Clarence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
82.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarence has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C).
Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population317
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density202/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans3.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$40,313
Per Capita$18,552
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty36.2%
County GDP$2,047M
Avg Weekly Wage$885
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,200
Rent$994
Ownership60.2%
Zillow$182,275
Housing Units186
Rent Burden41.3%
Health
Obesity44.5%
Diabetes15.5%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death15,750/100K
Climate
Avg Temp67°F
Rain55.2 in/yr
Elevation115 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.0%
High School+82.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute30 min
Broadband71.6%
Internet Speed38 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Clarence was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is Alexandria International (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.532 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 103 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.