Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
21%
Clare
Clare, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$709
Population
2,708
Renter Mix
46% Rent
Small-town tranquility in the very heart of Michigan
Small Town
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Affordable
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Nature
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Outdoors
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Secluded
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Clare is a small, colorful city located amid the rural landscape of north-central Michigan, about twelve miles north of Mount Pleasant. The small Downtown district around the intersection of McEwan and 5th features a vibrant collective of locally-owned favorites, ranging from the after-hours hangout Four Leaf Brewing and the breakfast hotspot Cops & Doughnuts, to historic staples like the 24-hour Whitehouse café and the Ideal Theatre.
Living in Clare allows you to always be close to nature, with lakes and nature preserves all around the city. Apartments and condos in town tend to be quite affordable, from Downtown digs in the heart of the city to more tranquil abodes overlooking Pettit Park on the north side.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$48,639
Average: $66,954
Education
598
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
1,103
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Clare has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
46%
Non-Renters
54%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
16%
Other Education
84%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Clare, MI is $709 for one bedroom, and $819 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clare has increased by 1.4% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$709/month
600 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Clare, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
523 Students
Public
Grades K-8
491 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
48 Students
Public
Grades K-8
491 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
48 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
465 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
39 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
48 Students
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† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.