Living in Clarence Center, New York

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clarence Center · Census data 2020–2024

Clarence Center has 2,432 residents with a median age of 51.8. The median household income is $143,344 (67% higher than the New York median), the median home value is $460,000.

Clarence Center at a glance

Population
2,432
Median age
51.8State: 39.8
Median household income
$143,344State: $85,974
Median home value
$460,000State: $423,800
Homeowners
90.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
61.6%
Average commute
27 min

Is Clarence Center a good place to live?

Pros: Median household income 67% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 1.7%.

Cons: Home values 9% higher than the state median.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Clarence Center

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clarence Center the median home value is $460,000, 38% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,070 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Clarence Center$460,000
New York$423,800
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

New York$1,621
United States$1,413

Clarence Center median household income

The median household income in Clarence Center is $143,344 and the income per person is $84,713. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).

Median household income

Clarence Center$143,344
New York$85,974
United States$80,734

Housing in Clarence Center: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
1,077
Owner-occupied
90.9%
Renter-occupied
9.1%
Vacant
9.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1994
Average household size
2.49

Clarence Center demographics

Population
2,432
Median age
51.8
Under 18
20.4%
65 and older
22.2%
Households
975
Foreign-born
3.9%
Veterans
3.9%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White96.9%
Hispanic or Latino0.3%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clarence Center ›

Education in Clarence Center

61.6% of adults 25 and older in Clarence Center have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 27.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Clarence Center61.6%
New York40.2%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Clarence Center

Unemployment rate
4.5%State: 6.4%
Average commute
27 minState: 33 min
Work from home
17.3%
Drive alone
74.1%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
2%
Homes with broadband
97.5%

Clarence Center vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Clarence Center2,432$143,344$460,000—
Clarence2,673$88,269$338,800$650
Harris Hill6,069$100,881$322,600$1,734
Rapids1,655$121,875$294,700—
Williamsville5,469$98,850$278,900$1,404
Akron2,897$44,935$207,000$739
Depew15,000$73,556$196,500$1,061
Lancaster10,113$66,148$202,200$969
Town Line2,229$78,393$257,300—

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Living in Clarence Center: FAQ

What is the median household income in Clarence Center, NY?

The median household income in Clarence Center is $143,344, 67% higher than the New York median of $85,974 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Clarence Center?

The median home value in Clarence Center is $460,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.

Is Clarence Center, NY a good place to live?

Pluses: median household income 67% higher than the New York median; an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: home values 9% higher than the state median.

What is the median age in Clarence Center?

The median age in Clarence Center is 51.8 years (New York: 39.8).

How long is the commute in Clarence Center?

The average commute to work in Clarence Center is 27 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Clarence Center?

The unemployment rate in Clarence Center is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Clarence Center?

61.6% of adults in Clarence Center 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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