City

Clare, MI

1 ZIP code  ·  Clare County  ·  Michigan

👥9,729Population
💰$56,601Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂36.9Median Age
🏠$154,500Median Home Value▼ 45% below avg
🎓31.6%College Grads▼ 19% below avg
📊5.4%Unemployment▲ 9% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 44.7% Female 55.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.1%Hispanic: 1.4%Black: 0.2%Asian: 0.1%Other: 3%Race
White95.1%
Hispanic1.4%
Black0.2%
Asian0.1%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
19%
18–24
9%
25–44
22%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.87
Below Poverty19.7% ▲ 97% above avg
College Grads31.6% ▼ 19% below avg
Unemployment5.4% ▲ 9% above avg
No HS Diploma201 (3.6%)
HS Graduate1,822 (32.5%)
Some College988 (17.6%)
Associates825 (14.7%)
Bachelors875 (15.6%)
Graduate Degree893 (15.9%)

Education

No HS: 3.6%HS Grad: 32.5%Some College: 17.6%Associates: 14.7%Bachelors: 15.6%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
No HS3.6%
HS Grad32.5%
Some College17.6%
Associates14.7%
Bachelors15.6%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
11%
$50k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,601 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$154,500 ▼ 45% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$826/mo
Total Housing Units4,087
Vacant Units732

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
79%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
35%
15–30 min
38%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
13%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
15%
2000+
56%
About Clare, MI

Clare is a city in Michigan, located in Clare County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 9,729 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.9 years.

Economically, Clare is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,601 is below the national average. Approximately 19.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Clare is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $154,500, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $826 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Clare is moderately educated. 31.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.08%).

Clare, MI offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Michigan.

ZIP Codes in Clare
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
48617 9,729 $56,601 $154,500 $826 5.4% 31.6% 75.8%