At a Glance
Median Income
$54,441
$22,203 per capita
Home Value
$93,700
Zillow: $128,344
Median Rent
$713/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
81.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
17.3% smoking rate
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)
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.