Living in Clarkston, Utah

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

Clarkston has 623 residents with a median age of 43.5. The median household income is $75,208 (21% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $326,500, the median rent is $914/month.

Clarkston is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Clarkston at a glance

Population
623
Median age
43.5State: 32
Median household income
$75,208State: $95,166
Median home value
$326,500State: $489,400
Median rent
$914/moState: $1,496
Homeowners
94.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
Average commute
29 min

Is Clarkston a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 8.5%.

Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 29 minutes.

The weather is best in June to September.

Cost of living in Clarkston

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Clarkston the median home value is $326,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,262 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Clarkston$326,500
Utah$489,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Clarkston$914
Utah$1,496
United States$1,413

Clarkston median household income

The median household income in Clarkston is $75,208 and the income per person is $34,438. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).

Median household income

Clarkston$75,208
Utah$95,166
United States$80,734

Housing in Clarkston: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
300
Owner-occupied
94.3%
Renter-occupied
5.7%
Vacant
13%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1938
Average household size
2.39

Clarkston demographics

Population
623
Median age
43.5
Under 18
18%
65 and older
27.3%
Households
261
Foreign-born
0.5%
Veterans
6.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White99.5%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Clarkston

23.7% of adults 25 and older in Clarkston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Clarkston23.7%
Utah37.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Clarkston

Unemployment rate
1.4%State: 3.6%
Average commute
29 minState: 22 min
Work from home
5.8%
Drive alone
71.2%
Public transit
1.8%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
84.3%

Clarkston vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Clarkston623$75,208$326,500$914
Newton756$81,000$382,500—
Cornish236$97,500$296,100$1,063
Trenton526$95,313$358,300—
Plymouth342$85,625$380,400—
Fielding746$81,250$396,700$975
Weston569$88,462$344,300$1,750
Riverside1,135$73,246$438,900—
Peter491$116,719$545,500—

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Living in Clarkston: FAQ

What is the median household income in Clarkston, UT?

The median household income in Clarkston is $75,208, 21% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

What is the average home price in Clarkston?

The median home value in Clarkston is $326,500, compared with $489,400 in Utah.

How much is rent in Clarkston?

The median gross rent in Clarkston is $914 per month, about 27.9% of household income.

Is Clarkston, UT a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 33% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Utah median; an average commute of 29 minutes.

What is the median age in Clarkston?

The median age in Clarkston is 43.5 years (Utah: 32).

How long is the commute in Clarkston?

The average commute to work in Clarkston is 29 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Clarkston?

The unemployment rate in Clarkston is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Clarkston?

23.7% of adults in Clarkston 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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