At a Glance
Median Income
$46,495
$19,015 per capita
Home Value
$279,500
Zillow: $264,564
Median Rent
$1,355/mo
33.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
569/100K
2,936/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
26.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
19.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Clarkston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clarkston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clarkston a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clarkston residents earn a median household income of $46,495 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,015. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 23,556 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarkston is $279,500 , 1% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,564. Median rent is $1,355/month, with 33.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1977.
Safety & Crime
Clarkston reports 569 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,936/100K. The murder rate is 31.2/100K.
Education
23.2% of adults in Clarkston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarkston has an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population14,560
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density7,870/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,495
Per Capita$19,015
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty26.7%
County GDP$59,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,462
Housing
B
Home Value$279,500
Rent$1,355
Ownership16.5%
Zillow$264,564
Housing Units4,846
Rent Burden33.5%
Crime
F
Violent569/100K
Property2,936/100K
Murder31.2/100K
Assault234/100K
Burglary607/100K
Health
Obesity37.1%
Diabetes18.3%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death8,477/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain51.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation968 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+8.3%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 82%
Commute32 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed213 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries26
Did You Know?
The median home in Clarkston was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.491 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 213 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 119 fatal vehicle crashes.
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