Clarkson, NY

New York · Metropolitan · City

4.4 Great / 5.0
5,002 Population
$74,122 Median Income
$191,600 Home Value
$995 Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
41.3 yrs Median Age
34.7% Bachelor's Degree+
4.4
Overall
4.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
3.8
Education

People

Population5,002
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density549/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 80.9%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$74,122
Per Capita Income$38,829
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty Rate9.3%
County GDP$65,111M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$191,600
Median Rent$995
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,579

Health

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Depression24.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Jan / Jul26° / 71°
Rain36 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 36 (Good)

Education

3.8/5
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+97.0%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.39
Libraries (County)32

Community

2024 VoteR 40% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Work From Home12.8%
BroadbandN/A

How Clarkson Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$74,122
Home Value$191,600
Median Rent$995
Poverty Rate9.3%
Bachelor's Degree+34.7%
Unemployment0.7%
Avg Temperature48.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population5,002
Population Density549 per sq mi
Median Age41.3 years
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Male 45.2%
Female 54.8%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80.9% Black 4.9% Hispanic 0.1% Other 14.1%
White80.9%
Black or African American4.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.1%
Asian0.0%
Other Races14.1%

Language

English Only76.5%
Spanish Speakers23.5%
English 76.5% Spanish 23.5%

Social Characteristics

Disability15.3%
Health Insurance94.8%

Income

Near national avg
Median Household Income$74,122
Per Capita Income$38,829
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,285
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$79,318

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate0.7%
Poverty Rate9.3%
Total Establishments (County)19,654
County GDP$65,111M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation1,703
Healthcare Facilities1,969
Retail Stores2,216
Manufacturing812
Total Establishments19,654

Industry Mix

Restaurants 1,703 Healthcare 1,969 Retail 2,216 Manufacturing 812

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$79,318
Avg Property Tax Paid$9,794

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time24.6 min
Work From Home12.8%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

32% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$191,600

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$199,900
Price Per Sq Ft$206
Homes Sold (month)1
Sale-to-List Ratio108.2%
Price Drops0.0%

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied62.6%

Rental Costs

14% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$995

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$1,215
1 Bedroom$1,315
2 Bedroom$1,579
3 Bedroom$1,976
4 Bedroom$2,193

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$9,794
Effective Tax Rate (est.)5.11%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure28.4%
Asthma11.1%
COPD5.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity23.6%
Depression24.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)17.0%
Physical Distress (14+ days)12.5%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage94.8%
Regular Checkup76.7%
Premature Death Rate7,510 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.1 / 10
Exercise Access93.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)1,969
Restaurants (County)1,703

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)45

Temperature

26°F Jan 71°F Jul
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Annual Average48.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation35.5 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median36.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation387 ft (118 m)
Land Area9.1 sq mi (23.6 km²)
Population Density549 per sq mi
Latitude43.2398°
Longitude-77.9162°
County FIPS36055

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 40.5%
D 59.5%

Democrat +19.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+34.7%
High School+97.0%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.39

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — Counties in metro areas of 1 million+
Population Density549 per sq mi
Land Area9.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)32

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)45

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