At a Glance
Median Income
$87,344
$51,430 per capita
Home Value
$288,600
Zillow: $561,498
Median Rent
$803/mo
29.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,228/100K
4,817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
40.0%
97.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.0%
10.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
246 sunny days/yr
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?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clarence residents earn a median household income of $87,344 , which is 16% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,430. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,097 business establishments, including 2,341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarence is $288,600 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $561,498. Median rent is $803/month, with 29.2% 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 1967.
Safety & Crime
Clarence reports 1,228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 223% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,817/100K.
Education
40.0% of adults in Clarence hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% above the national average).
97.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarence has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population2,600
Median Age58.3 yrs
Density915/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$87,344
Per Capita$51,430
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$81,132M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,288
Housing
A+
Home Value$288,600
Rent$803
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$561,498
Housing Units1,223
Rent Burden29.2%
Crime
F
Violent1,228/100K
Property4,817/100K
Health
Obesity30.0%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.6%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death8,238/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain40.7 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation739 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+40.0%
High School+97.4%
Graduate+20.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 45% / D 55%
Commute24 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed218 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries39
Did You Know?
The median home in Clarence was built in 1967.
24.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Buffalo Niagara International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 218 Mbps.
There are 2,341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 52 fatal vehicle crashes.
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