Village of Clarkston, MI

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
842 332.4M (US)
Median Age
57.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
55.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$94,519 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$433,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$900 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,160 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
61.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Oakland County
2
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metro Area
5
Michigan
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Oakland County
2
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn Metro Area
4
Michigan
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 10 23
Feb 2 10 24
Mar 2 5 33
Apr 2 1 46
May 2 0 56
Jun 2 0 67
Jul 2 0 71
Aug 2 0 68
Sep 2 0 61
Oct 2 0 49
Nov 2 2 39
Dec 2 9 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 9, MI State Senate District 23, MI State House District 52, MI
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Schools

Renaissance Virtual School
<1 miles, E • 3.2 star
Renaissance Alternative High School
<1 miles, E • 2.3 star
Clarkston Elementary School
<1 miles, SE • 3.7 star
Clarkston Junior High School
<1 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Port Huron Cosmetology College
2 miles, S • 1 star
Oakland University
11 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

McLaren Oakland
9 miles, SE • 2.3 star
Huron Valley-Sinai Hospital
10 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Bishop International Airport
23 miles, NW • 1.4 star
MBS International Airport
64 miles, N • 1 star
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