Median Income
$112,000
49% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
14.5%
57% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,590
37% higher than US avg
Unemployment
11.0%
206% higher than US avg
How Clarington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population101,427
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density430/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 84%
Economy
B+
Median Income$112,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment11.0%
PovertyN/A
Commute32 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$1,590
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units35,955
Rent Burden18.7%
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+29.3%
Graduate+4.1%
Is Clarington a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Clarington receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Clarington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Clarington is $112,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 49% above $75,149. This places Clarington among higher-income communities. At 11.0%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $1,590 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163.
Education
14.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 29.3% have completed high school.
Clarington has a population of 101,427 with a density of 430 people per square mile. The median age is 39.2 years, 1% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (83.5%), with 5.2% Black, 7.7% Asian.
Population
39.2yrs
Median Age
1% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Clarington vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 87.1% |
| 11% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.4% |
| 90% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 11.5% |
Social Characteristics
Clarington vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Clarington is $112,000, which is 49% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.0% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
Income: Clarington vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $112,000 |
| 49% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 11.0% |
| 206% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 31.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 87.8% |
| Public Transit | 2.2% |
| Work from Home | 31.1% |
Monthly rent averages $1,590 (37% above US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,590 |
| 37% above US avg |
| Rent Burden | 18.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 85.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 14.3% |
| Housing Units | 35,955 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Clarington vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Clarington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 235.9 sq mi (610.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 430/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 0.0000°N, 0.0000°W |