Living in Clarence, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clarence · Census data 2020–2024
Clarence has 2,673 residents with a median age of 58.7. The median household income is $88,269 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $338,800, the median rent is $650/month.
Clarence at a glance
- Population
- 2,673
- Median age
- 58.7State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $88,269State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $338,800State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $650/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 59%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Clarence a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Clarence
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clarence the median home value is $338,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $650 per month, which is 26.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,152 a month in housing costs.
Clarence median household income
The median household income in Clarence is $88,269 and the income per person is $52,941. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Clarence: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,358
- Owner-occupied
- 59%
- Renter-occupied
- 41%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 1.95
Clarence demographics
- Population
- 2,673
- Median age
- 58.7
- Under 18
- 11.1%
- 65 and older
- 38.9%
- Households
- 1,240
- Foreign-born
- 5.3%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clarence ›
Education in Clarence
39.6% of adults 25 and older in Clarence have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 17.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clarence
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 27.2%
- Drive alone
- 61.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 82%
Clarence vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarence | 2,673 | $88,269 | $338,800 | $650 |
| Clarence Center | 2,432 | $143,344 | $460,000 | — |
| Harris Hill | 6,069 | $100,881 | $322,600 | $1,734 |
| Akron | 2,897 | $44,935 | $207,000 | $739 |
| Town Line | 2,229 | $78,393 | $257,300 | — |
| Lancaster | 10,113 | $66,148 | $202,200 | $969 |
| Depew | 15,000 | $73,556 | $196,500 | $1,061 |
| Alden | 2,633 | $70,541 | $213,500 | $945 |
| Williamsville | 5,469 | $98,850 | $278,900 | $1,404 |
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What is the median household income in Clarence, NY?
The median household income in Clarence is $88,269, about the same as 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?
The median home value in Clarence is $338,800, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Clarence?
The median gross rent in Clarence is $650 per month, about 26.7% of household income.
Is Clarence, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
What is the median age in Clarence?
The median age in Clarence is 58.7 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Clarence?
The average commute to work in Clarence is 22 minutes; 27.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clarence?
The unemployment rate in Clarence is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clarence?
39.6% 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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