At a Glance
Median Income
$94,519
$65,382 per capita
Home Value
$433,300
Zillow: $1,704,672
Median Rent
$1,205/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
55.5%
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
10.7% smoking rate
How Village of Clarkston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Village of Clarkston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Village of Clarkston a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Village of Clarkston residents earn a median household income of $94,519 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $65,382. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% 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 Village of Clarkston is $433,300 , 54% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,704,672. Median rent is $1,205/month, with 33.8% 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 1954.
Education
55.5% of adults in Village of Clarkston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% above the national average).
97.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Village of Clarkston has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population842
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density1,914/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,519
Per Capita$65,382
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$143,144M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,498
Housing
A
Home Value$433,300
Rent$1,205
Ownership67.4%
Zillow$1,704,672
Housing Units388
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity29.9%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Rain29.2 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation970 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+55.5%
High School+97.2%
Graduate+26.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute22 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries40
Did You Know?
Village of Clarkston was founded in 1830.
The median home in Village of Clarkston was built in 1954.
22.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Oakland County International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.467 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.6% 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.