At a Glance
Median Income
$74,122
$38,829 per capita
Home Value
$191,600
Zillow: $259,930
Median Rent
$995/mo
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.3%
12.8% 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?
A
4.4 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clarkson residents earn a median household income of $74,122 , which is 1% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,829. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 19,654 business establishments, including 1,703 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarkson is $191,600 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,930. Median rent is $995/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1992.
Education
34.7% of adults in Clarkson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarkson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,002
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density549/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born7.8%
Veterans2.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$74,122
Per Capita$38,829
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$65,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,285
Housing
A+
Home Value$191,600
Rent$995
Ownership62.6%
Zillow$259,930
Housing Units2,058
Rent Burden24.5%
Health
Obesity30.3%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,510/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation387 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+20.7%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 60%
Commute25 min
Broadband94.6%
Internet Speed135 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Clarkson was built in 1992.
The nearest airport is Frederick Douglass/Greater Rochester International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 135 Mbps.
There are 1,703 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 45 fatal vehicle crashes.