At a Glance
Median Income
$65,625
$32,580 per capita
Home Value
$286,700
Zillow: $427,369
Median Rent
$921/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
422/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.6%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.4%
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
9.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
316 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?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clarkston residents earn a median household income of $65,625 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,580. The unemployment rate stands at 0.4% (89% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,532 business establishments, including 542 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarkston is $286,700 , 2% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,369. Median rent is $921/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Safety & Crime
Clarkston reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 422/100K.
Education
25.6% of adults in Clarkston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarkston has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population596
Median Age42.1 yrs
Density641/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$32,580
Unemployment0.4%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$23,322M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,135
Housing
A
Home Value$286,700
Rent$921
Ownership94.9%
Zillow$427,369
Housing Units296
Rent Burden27.5%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property422/100K
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking9.1%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,581/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain16.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation4,883 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.6%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+6.4%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute28 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed205 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Clarkston was founded in 1864.
The median home in Clarkston was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Brigham City Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 205 Mbps.
There are 542 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.
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