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Clawson.
About
Life in Clawson
Clawson is a community of 11,314 people in Michigan. The median household income is $88,636, median rent runs about $1,253 per month, and median home values are around $267,100. Unemployment is low at 3.9%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Clawson at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Foreign-Born
5.4%
Broadband Internet
95.0%
of households
Population Growth
-0.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.4% foreign-born, most often from Albania
Who lives in Clawson: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Clawson, the largest foreign-born group is from Albania (23.6%), and 2.4% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
16.7%
of residents
65 and Older
19.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
18.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
42.5%
of households
Married Couples
35.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
1.99
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% above MI average
Rent, home values, and income in Clawson
In Clawson, rent runs 11% above the MI average, and home values are 15% above the MI average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
33.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
10.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,793
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1958
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $283,076 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.3 pts below MI average
Unemployment in Clawson and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Oakland County, which includes Clawson, is 1.3 percentage points lower than the MI average.
Unemployment rate
Clawson: Oakland County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Oakland County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Clawson is less than 1% of Oakland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Clawson Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area
Commute22.3 min avg
How Clawson residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Clawson, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 60% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Clawson runs 60% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
130.9
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
593.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Clawson Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 13 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Oakland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Oakland County, which includes Clawson, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 13 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $40,500 |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $18.0M |
| 2022 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | $85,000 |
| 2021 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $17.9M |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2018 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11.0M |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Oakland County, county-wide
Clawson is less than 1% of Oakland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Oakland County, which includes Clawson, is typically good — 242 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
242
per year
Moderate Days
99
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
Oakland County, county-wide
Clawson is less than 1% of Oakland County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate80°F summers, 20°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Clawson has warm summers (avg high 80°F) and very cold winters (avg low 20°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
57°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
80°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/43°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
34°/20°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
33.9"
Annual Snowfall
36.0"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
135
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.18" |
| Feb | 34°F | 18°F | 1.87" |
| Mar | 44°F | 26°F | 2.19" |
| Apr | 58°F | 36°F | 2.94" |
| May | 69°F | 49°F | 3.81" |
| Jun | 78°F | 59°F | 3.29" |
| Jul | 82°F | 63°F | 3.14" |
| Aug | 81°F | 62°F | 3.24" |
| Sep | 74°F | 54°F | 2.92" |
| Oct | 61°F | 42°F | 2.90" |
| Nov | 47°F | 32°F | 3.15" |
| Dec | 36°F | 24°F | 2.25" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Clawson
Uninsured
2.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Clawson's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Beaumont Hospital Royal Oak
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2.5 mi away · Royal Oak
The Behavioral Center of Michigan
Psychiatric · 4.8 mi away · Warren
Ascension Providence Hospital, Southfield and Novi
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Southfield
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education14.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Clawson
Clawson's student/teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 45.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
45.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Clawson (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 15,587 students · in-state tuition $15,862 · 61% graduate · median earnings $59,525 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 13,876 students · in-state tuition $3,745 · 18% graduate · median earnings $44,976 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 12,748 students · in-state tuition $3,220 · 31% graduate · median earnings $40,666 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 12,351 students · in-state tuition $16,176 · 63% graduate · median earnings $63,565 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,438 students · in-state tuition $33,604 · 69% graduate · median earnings $74,106 (10 yrs after entry)
Lawrence Technological University
6.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,668 students · in-state tuition $45,840 · 64% graduate · median earnings $78,800 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: River Raisin National Battlefield Park, 45 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Clawson
Clawson has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being River Raisin National Battlefield Park (45 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
45 mi awayPerry's Victory & International Peace Memorial
Memorial
63 mi awayPublic Libraries in Clawson
Blair Memorial Library
416 North Main Street, Clawson
Cities Near Clawson
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Clawson FAQ
Is Clawson, Michigan affordable?⌄
Clawson's median rent is $1,253/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $88,636/year. Median home value is $267,100.
Is Clawson, Michigan safe?⌄
Clawson's violent crime rate was 131 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 593 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Clawson, Michigan?⌄
Oakland County, which includes Clawson, has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Clawson, Michigan?⌄
The cost of living in Clawson is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,253/month and median household income is $88,636/year. The median home value is $267,100. About 33% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Clawson, Michigan?⌄
The average commute in Clawson is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from