Living in Clarence, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clarence · Census data 2020–2024
Clarence has 317 residents with a median age of 31.4. The median home value is $97,900, the median rent is $971/month.
Clarence is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clarence at a glance
- Population
- 317
- Median age
- 31.4State: 38
- Median home value
- $97,900State: $216,500
- Median rent
- $971/moState: $1,064
- Homeowners
- 57.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Clarence a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 55% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 29%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Clarence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clarence the median home value is $97,900, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $971 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $783 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Clarence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 149
- Owner-occupied
- 57.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.1%
- Vacant
- 36.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.34
36.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Clarence has many vacation and second homes.
Clarence demographics
- Population
- 317
- Median age
- 31.4
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 27.4%
- Households
- 95
- Foreign-born
- 2.5%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clarence ›
Education in Clarence
2% of adults 25 and older in Clarence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clarence
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 94.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 72.6%
Clarence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence | 317 | — | $97,900 | $971 |
| Vienna Bend | 1,502 | $29,327 | $123,500 | $1,103 |
| Natchitoches | 17,577 | $37,133 | $193,200 | $802 |
| Campti | 1,047 | $19,351 | $78,300 | $518 |
| Point Place | 476 | $37,429 | $253,600 | $2,697 |
| Montgomery | 941 | $57,470 | $78,100 | $1,071 |
| Goldonna | 404 | $65,000 | $102,900 | — |
| Provencal | 564 | $79,375 | $116,200 | $796 |
| Calvin | 169 | $53,250 | $86,100 | — |
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What is the average home price in Clarence?
The median home value in Clarence is $97,900, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
How much is rent in Clarence?
The median gross rent in Clarence is $971 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Clarence, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 55% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 29%.
What is the median age in Clarence?
The median age in Clarence is 31.4 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Clarence?
The average commute to work in Clarence is 29 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clarence?
The unemployment rate in Clarence is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clarence?
2% of adults in Clarence have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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