The Town FilesClarence, Michigan
Township in Calhoun County · population 1,903 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $221,700
- Household income
- $66,955
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 40 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 47.2
Clarence is a township of 1,903 people in Calhoun County, Michigan. The median home is worth $221,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks easier by car than 99% of Michigan towns, better for families than 73% of Michigan towns, quieter than 73% of Michigan towns.
How Clarence ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Clarence is worth $221,700, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $66,955, which is more affordable than 26% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,477 a month. 82.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Clarence | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,700 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,477 | $955 |
| Median household income | $66,955 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 82.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1967 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 12.9% | — |
Who lives in Clarence
| People | Clarence | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.2 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 28.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 14.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.6% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.4% | — |
| Work from home | 6.8% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 29.4 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.0% | 88.8% |
Weather in Clarence
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 15.6°F. About 36.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 40.4 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 140 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clarence since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 2, 1977 about 8.8 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 62 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on February 28, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 11 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 9, 1991.
Severe weather in Calhoun County since 1996
Calhoun County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| September 23, 2003 | Other | EM-3189: Power Outage |
| January 10, 2001 | Snowstorm | EM-3160: Snow |
Jobs and pay in Calhoun County
Calhoun County had 54,415 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,067 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Clarence itself the ACS puts it at 2.9%.
Towns near Clarence
- Springport, MI4.1 mi · 776 people · home $99,200
- Lee, MI4.7 mi · 1,055 people · home $212,800
- Sheridan, MI5.0 mi · 1,809 people · home $158,800
- Springport, MI6.4 mi · 2,142 people · home $144,100
- Brookfield, MI6.8 mi · 1,467 people · home $217,200
- Marengo, MI7.5 mi · 2,205 people · home $250,000
- Parma, MI8.1 mi · 2,668 people · home $195,000
- Hamlin, MI8.4 mi · 3,227 people · home $252,800
Clarence questions
Is Clarence, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Clarence scores better for retirees than 67% of Michigan towns and quieter than 73%. 28.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.2).
How much does a house cost in Clarence?
The median owner-occupied home in Clarence is valued at $221,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $66,955, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,477 a month.
What is the weather like in Clarence?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.3 inches of precipitation a year and 40.4 inches of snow.
Does Clarence get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Clarence since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 2, 1977. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)