88th most affordable of 199 in Metro Detroit
Cost of Living in Clawson, MI
A typical home in Clawson costs about $1,474 a month, 20.0% of the median household income of $88,636. That makes Clawson the 29th most affordable of 56 places in Oakland County and 88th of 199 across Metro Detroit.
- Median rent a month
- $1,253
- Median home value
- $267,100
- Owner cost with a mortgage
- $1,695
- Of income on housing
- 20.0%
Clawson against Oakland County and the metro
| Census median | Clawson | Oakland County | Metro Detroit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent (monthly) | $1,253 | $1,376 | $1,207 |
| Median home value | $267,100 | $343,600 | $249,700 |
| Owner cost with a mortgage (monthly) | $1,695 | $1,998 | $1,720 |
| Median household income (yearly) | $88,636 | $97,760 | $76,664 |
| Share of income on housing | 20.0% | 20.7% | 22.9% |
Ranked 29th most affordable of 56 in Oakland County. See all 56.
Cost of living near Clawson
The towns around Clawson, each with its own page.
- Troy Rent $1,602 · Home $420,300 70th most affordable in the metro
- Royal Oak Rent $1,381 · Home $328,700 80th most affordable in the metro
- Madison Heights Rent $1,176 · Home $199,100 129th most affordable in the metro
- Berkley Rent $1,526 · Home $316,700 28th most affordable in the metro
- Birmingham Rent $1,902 · Home $698,300 112th most affordable in the metro
- Huntington Woods Rent $2,493 · Home $473,900 15th most affordable in the metro
- Pleasant Ridge Rent $1,720 · Home $448,700 2nd most affordable in the metro
- Beverly Hills Rent $2,077 · Home $511,000 11th most affordable in the metro
Living in Clawson
- Homes for sale in Clawson Listings and off-market deals
- Rentals in Clawson Houses and apartments for rent
- Clawson neighborhoods Every neighborhood on a map
- Clawson crime rate From Clawson's own police reports
- Cost of living in Oakland County Every town in the county, ranked
- Most affordable cities in Metro Detroit All six counties, ranked
- Clawson city guide Pros, homes and city services
Clawson cost of living questions
5 questions
Is Clawson, MI expensive to live in?
A typical home in Clawson takes 20.0% of the median household income, against 22.9% across Metro Detroit, which ranks it 88th most affordable of 199 places.
What is the average rent in Clawson?
The median gross rent is $1,253 a month, rent plus the utilities the renter pays, 4% above the metro.
How much does a house cost in Clawson?
Owners put the median home value at $267,100, 7% above the metro. With a mortgage, the median owner pays $1,695 a month for the mortgage, taxes, insurance and utilities.
What income do you need to live in Clawson?
Spending no more than 30% of income on housing, the usual rule, a typical Clawson home at $1,474 a month calls for about $59,000 a year. The median household here earns $88,636.
Where do these numbers come from?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for Clawson. They are medians, half above and half below, and today's listings and rents can differ.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.