Median Age
47 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
24%
Village of Clarkston, MI
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,232
Population
956
Renter Mix
29% Rent
Make this idyllic lakeside village home
Lakes
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Parks
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Historic
The village of Clarkston weaves around several lakes: Parke Lake, Deer Lake, and Middle Lake. In the center of the village, Depot Park provides a playground, picnic areas, and a bike trail. Not far from the park, the historic downtown provides charming outdoor cafes, boutiques, bakeries, and other businesses along wide sidewalks. With its cozy neighborhoods tucked among shady trees, Clarkston provides that small-town, community feel while still providing easy accessibility to nearby cities. The village is situated directly south of I-75, about 40 miles north of Detroit and about 25 miles southeast of Flint.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$91,964
Average: $122,856
Education
401
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
517
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Village Of Clarkston has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
37%
Other Education
63%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Village of Clarkston, MI is $1,231 for one bedroom, $1,711 for two bedrooms, and $1,611 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Village of Clarkston has decreased by -0.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,231/month
801 Sq Ft
House
$1,838/month
1,181 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Village of Clarkston, MI is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Independence Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
454 Students
Public
Grades K-8
984 Students
Public
Grades K-5
523 Students
Springfield Plains Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
490 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
466 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,512 Students
Public
Grades K-8
984 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
975 Students
Public
Grades K-12
23 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
1,512 Students
Public
Grades 6-12
975 Students
Public
Grades K-12
23 Students
Oakland Schools Technical Campus--NW
Public
Grades 9-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Pine Knob
- Independence Oaks County Park
- Lewis E. Wint Nature Center
- Pontiac Lake Recreation Area
- Indian Springs Metropark
Military Bases
Airports
- Bishop International
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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 June 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.