Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 19% of Residents
Under 20
18%
Over 65
20%
Clawson
Clawson, MI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,135
Population
11,135
Renter Mix
27% Rent
Relish the small-town atmosphere in this Little City with a Big Heart
Suburban
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Active
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Walkable
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Close-Knit
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Welcoming
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Family-Friendly
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Known as the “Little City with a Big Heart,” Clawson is home to a tight-knit community of neighbors, located about 17 miles northwest of Downtown Detroit in Oakland County. Clawson’s strong sense of community is fostered by a range of signature family-friendly events such as the weekly Farmers Market, acclaimed Fourth of July celebration, Fall Festival, Lion’s Club Car Show, Cinema in the Street, and many more.
Downtown Clawson is undoubtedly the heart of the city, where a slew of unique businesses and restaurants line the streets, many of which are family-run and have a long history in the city. Clawson is also convenient to attractions like the Oakland Mall, Red Oaks Waterpark, and Detroit Zoo. Access to the I-75 and Oakland Troy Airport makes getting around from Clawson simple.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,020
Average: $96,883
Education
4,259
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
6,363
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Clawson has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
27%
Non-Renters
73%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
33%
Other Education
67%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Clawson, MI is $1,116 for a studio, $1,134 for one bedroom, $1,501 for two bedrooms, and $1,866 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Clawson has increased by 1.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,134/month
657 Sq Ft
House
$2,634/month
1,375 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,010/month
991 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Clawson, MI is for everyday living.
Moderately Walkable
Walkability
60
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
184 Students
Public
Grades K-5
390 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
273 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
391 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Troy Historic Village
- Red Oaks Nature Center and County Park
- Belle Isle Nature Zoo
- Detroit Zoo
- Catalpa Oaks County Park
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Detroit Metro Wayne County
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Methodology
† 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.