Clarendon, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Donley County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,789 Population 598/sq mi density
$54,441 Median Income $22,203 per capita
$93,700 Home Value $128,344 Zillow
$713 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,441 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,700 home value, $713/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Clarendon, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,441
28% below
$22,203 per capita
Home Value
$93,700
67% below
Zillow: $128,344
Median Rent
$713/mo
39% below
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
47% below
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15% above
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Clarendon Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
33%
Rent
61%
Poverty
4%
Bachelor's
53%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Clarendon a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Clarendon residents earn a median household income of $54,441 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,203. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 123 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Clarendon is $93,700 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $128,344. Median rent is $713/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

17.8% of adults in Clarendon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (47% below the national average). 81.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Clarendon has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,789
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density598/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.4%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,441
Per Capita$22,203
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$173M
Avg Weekly Wage$753

Housing

A+
Home Value$93,700
Rent$713
Ownership65.4%
Zillow$128,344
Housing Units844
Rent Burden19.9%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,599/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain22.7 in/yr
Elevation2,745 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+81.5%
Graduate+3.3%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 10%
Commute14 min
Broadband55.1%
Internet Speed16 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Clarendon was founded in 1878.
The median home in Clarendon was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Rick Husband Amarillo International (50 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.