At a Glance
Median Income
$53,092
$27,342 per capita
Home Value
$216,900
Zillow: $331,228
Median Rent
$877/mo
26.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
474/100K
5,974/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
92.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
273 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+
2.7 / 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 $53,092 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,342. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 534 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clarkston is $216,900 , 23% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $331,228. Median rent is $877/month, with 26.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Clarkston reports 474 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,974/100K. The murder rate is 13.6/100K.
Education
17.6% of adults in Clarkston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
92.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clarkston has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.
Data Overview
People
Population7,240
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density3,515/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$53,092
Per Capita$27,342
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$985M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,048
Housing
A
Home Value$216,900
Rent$877
Ownership55.2%
Zillow$331,228
Housing Units3,138
Rent Burden26.9%
Crime
F
Violent474/100K
Property5,974/100K
Murder13.6/100K
Assault366/100K
Burglary1,030/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,610/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days273/yr
Rain12.9 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation815 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+92.8%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 36%
Commute13 min
Broadband88.1%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Clarkston was founded in 1862.
The median home in Clarkston was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Pullman/Moscow Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.466 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.