Clarence is a small town of 2,523 in New York, with a median household income of $80,737
and a 3.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Clarence stands out for an affordable cost of living, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Clarence is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Clarence city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 94.4
Clarence's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Clarence costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Clarence, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$288,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$784
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
64.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$80,737
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Clarence's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents
— 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
238.6 /100k
Property Crime
1352.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Clarence is served primarily by CLARENCE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Clarence, NY
National Avg
School District
CLARENCE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
4
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
97.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Clarence sees average highs of 32.1°F in January
and 80.2°F in July,
with 41.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 95.4 inches of snow per year.
Clarence's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Clarence roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $288,000 and median rent is $784/month.
Clarence's violent crime rate is 238.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1352.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Clarence are operated by CLARENCE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 37.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Clarence, NY has a population of 2,523, a median household income of $80,737, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Clarence averages 32.1°F in January and 80.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.1 inches
with about 95.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Clarence, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 14031.
The population of Clarence, New York is 2,523 with a median age of 59.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Clarence: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $288,000, median household income $80,737, crime index 63 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Clarence side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
