Living in Clarence, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clarence · Census data 2020–2024
Clarence has 862 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $31,734 (55% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $74,100, the median rent is $638/month.
Clarence is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Clarence at a glance
- Population
- 862
- Median age
- 51.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $31,734State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $74,100State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $638/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 65.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Clarence a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 26.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Clarence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clarence the median home value is $74,100, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $825 a month in housing costs.
Clarence median household income
The median household income in Clarence is $31,734 and the income per person is $21,365. 26.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Clarence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 439
- Owner-occupied
- 65.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.2%
- Vacant
- 12.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.15
Clarence demographics
- Population
- 862
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 16.2%
- 65 and older
- 30.7%
- Households
- 383
- Foreign-born
- 0.7%
- Veterans
- 11.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clarence ›
Education in Clarence
8.7% of adults 25 and older in Clarence have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clarence
- Unemployment rate
- 6.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.5%
- Drive alone
- 89.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.7%
Clarence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence | 862 | $31,734 | $74,100 | $638 |
| Macon | 5,466 | $61,642 | $151,800 | $680 |
| Shelbina | 1,653 | $47,500 | $86,200 | $756 |
| Shelbyville | 621 | $52,250 | $85,200 | $513 |
| Jacksonville | 112 | $42,813 | — | — |
| Bethel | 126 | $65,938 | $63,800 | $392 |
| Atlanta | 499 | $68,000 | $98,800 | $680 |
| Bevier | 657 | $47,240 | $94,200 | $675 |
| Holliday | 144 | $46,250 | $56,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Clarence, MO?
The median household income in Clarence is $31,734, 55% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Clarence?
The median home value in Clarence is $74,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Clarence?
The median gross rent in Clarence is $638 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Clarence, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 6.8%; a poverty rate of 26.6%.
What is the median age in Clarence?
The median age in Clarence is 51.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Clarence?
The average commute to work in Clarence is 22 minutes; 1.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clarence?
The unemployment rate in Clarence is 6.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clarence?
8.7% 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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