At a Glance
Median Income
$64,219
$40,031 per capita
Home Value
$74,200
Zillow: $270,335
Median Rent
$514/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.9%
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.6%
13.8% smoking rate
How Clarkson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clarkson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clarkson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clarkson residents earn a median household income of $64,219 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,031. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9% (75% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 312 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarkson is $74,200 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $270,335. Median rent is $514/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Education
16.7% of adults in Clarkson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarkson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population609
Median Age44.9 yrs
Density771/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,219
Per Capita$40,031
Unemployment0.9%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$1,023M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$74,200
Rent$514
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$270,335
Housing Units329
Rent Burden22.2%
Health
Obesity35.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death4,195/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain28.8 in/yr
Elevation1,526 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband81.4%
Internet Speed37 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Clarkson was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is Norfolk Regional/Karl Stefan Memorial Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.389 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.