At a Glance
Median Income
$86,630
$52,932 per capita
Home Value
$250,800
Zillow: $286,864
Median Rent
$1,253/mo
24.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
207/100K
558/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
44.0%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
2.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.9%
11.6% smoking rate
How Clawson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Clawson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Clawson a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Clawson residents earn a median household income of $86,630 , which is 15% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $52,932. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 43,047 business establishments, including 3,099 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Clawson is $250,800 , 11% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $286,864. Median rent is $1,253/month, with 24.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Clawson reports 207 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 558/100K.
Education
44.0% of adults in Clawson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Clawson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population11,314
Median Age40.8 yrs
Density5,143/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born5.7%
Veterans5.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$86,630
Per Capita$52,932
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty2.5%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A+
Home Value$250,800
Rent$1,253
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$286,864
Housing Units6,037
Rent Burden24.7%
Crime
F
Violent207/100K
Property558/100K
Health
Obesity30.9%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain29.9 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation666 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+44.0%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+14.6%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute23 min
Broadband94.5%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries40
Did You Know?
Clawson was founded in 1940.
The median home in Clawson was built in 1958.
21.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.