Living in Clarkson, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Clarkson · Census data 2020–2024
Clarkson has 4,836 residents with a median age of 41. The median household income is $76,368 (11% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $193,500, the median rent is $1,081/month.
Clarkson at a glance
- Population
- 4,836
- Median age
- 41State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $76,368State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $193,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $1,081/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 60%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.8%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Clarkson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Clarkson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clarkson the median home value is $193,500, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,081 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,614 a month in housing costs.
Clarkson median household income
The median household income in Clarkson is $76,368 and the income per person is $37,763. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Clarkson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,104
- Owner-occupied
- 60%
- Renter-occupied
- 40%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.40
Clarkson demographics
- Population
- 4,836
- Median age
- 41
- Under 18
- 20.2%
- 65 and older
- 21.1%
- Households
- 1,988
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Clarkson ›
Education in Clarkson
29.8% of adults 25 and older in Clarkson have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 13.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Clarkson
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 76.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Clarkson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkson | 4,836 | $76,368 | $193,500 | $1,081 |
| Brockport | 7,277 | $69,866 | $157,700 | $995 |
| Hamlin | 4,987 | $73,314 | $134,500 | $996 |
| Holley | 1,927 | $64,600 | $122,600 | $816 |
| Spencerport | 3,630 | $81,029 | $188,400 | $1,047 |
| Hilton | 5,968 | $87,377 | $190,800 | $1,262 |
| Churchville | 2,312 | $96,477 | $212,200 | $815 |
| Bergen | 1,360 | $88,906 | $170,600 | $933 |
| Greece | 13,943 | $65,849 | $169,300 | $1,168 |
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What is the median household income in Clarkson, NY?
The median household income in Clarkson is $76,368, 11% lower 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 Clarkson?
The median home value in Clarkson is $193,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Clarkson?
The median gross rent in Clarkson is $1,081 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is Clarkson, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 9.2%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Clarkson?
The median age in Clarkson is 41 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Clarkson?
The average commute to work in Clarkson is 24 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Clarkson?
The unemployment rate in Clarkson is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Clarkson?
29.8% of adults in Clarkson 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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