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Village of Clarkston, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Oakland County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
842 Population 1,914/sq mi density
$94,519 Median Income $65,382 per capita
$433,300 Home Value $1,704,672 Zillow
$1,205 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,519 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$433,300 home value, $1,205/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Village of Clarkston, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$94,519
26% above
$65,382 per capita
Home Value
$433,300
54% above
Zillow: $1,704,672
Median Rent
$1,205/mo
4% above
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
334/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
55.5%
65% above
97.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.9%
7% below
10.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
126%
Home Value
154%
Rent
104%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
165%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Village of Clarkston a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 — Great
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 1.7% (53% 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.

Safety & Crime

Village of Clarkston reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 334/100K.

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 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population842
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density1,914/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$94,519
Per Capita$65,382
Unemployment1.7%
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%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property334/100K

Health

Obesity29.9%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death6,101/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.3 in/yr
AQI38 (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.
13.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 3,099 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.